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The Wiz

Alternative 1970s musical version of the famous tale. Caught in a blizzard, kindergarten teacher Dorothy finds herself swept into Oz, a parallel world where she meets Scarecrow, Tin Man and Lion.

2 hours, 7 minutes

Last on

Sat 23 Mar 202423:15
BBC Two

Credits

DorothyDiana Ross
ScarecrowMichael Jackson
The WizRichard Pryor
TinmanNipsey Russell
LionTed Ross
EvileneMabel King
Aunt EmTheresa Merritt
Miss OneThelma Carpenter
Glinda the GoodLena Horne
Uncle HenryStanley Greene
DirectorSidney Lumet
WriterJoel Schumacher
ProducerRob Cohen

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