The Wiz
dir. Sidney Lumet
60
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Dorothy Gale, a shy kindergarten teacher, is swept away to the magic land of Oz where she embarks on a quest to return home.
Critics consensus
The Wiz is a workmanlike movie musical that lacks the electricity of the stage version and its cinematic inspiration, despite some committed performances from its all-star cast.
Directed bySidney Lumet
StarringDiana Ross, Michael Jackson, Nipsey Russell, Ted Ross, Mabel King, Theresa Merritt
Written byJoel Schumacher
CinematographyOswald Morris
EditingDede Allen
MusicCharlie Smalls
The Wiz
1978 · G · 2h 14m
Music, Fantasy, Adventure
Dorothy Gale, a shy kindergarten teacher, is swept away to the magic land of Oz where she embarks on a quest to return home.
Our Verdict
60
Critics Consensus
The Wiz is a workmanlike movie musical that lacks the electricity of the stage version and its cinematic inspiration, despite some committed performances from its all-star cast.
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