The read
Most of the 91 1970s fantasy movies in this catalog score higher.
Synopsis
Dorothy Gale, a shy kindergarten teacher, is swept away to the magic land of Oz where she embarks on a quest to return home.
Ratings
IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes38%
Metacritic53/100
327 audience votes
Key crew
- Sidney LumetDirector
- Joel SchumacherScreenplay
- Charlie SmallsOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Diana RossDorothy
- Michael JacksonScarecrow
- Nipsey RussellTinman
- Ted RossLion
- Mabel KingEvillene
- Theresa MerrittAunt Em
- Thelma CarpenterMiss One
- Lena HorneGlinda the Good
- Richard PryorThe Wiz
- Stanley GreeneUncle Henry
- Clyde J. BarrettSubway Peddler
- Derrick BellCrow
Stills
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Themes
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