The Wiz
About
An alternate take on L Frank Baum's The Wizard of Oz with an all African American cast. Diana Ross plays Dorothy as she ventures from Harlem to the Land of Oz.
Trivia
Director Sidney Lumet and writer Joel Schumacher created this adaptation of the 1974 musical of the same name. The film was nominated for four Academy Awards including Best Art Direction.
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Released
October 24, 1978Genre
MusicalRating
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The Wiz Cast
1
Michael Jackson, Jun 25,2009,age 50
2
Diana Ross, 77
3
Richard Pryor, Dec 10,2005,age 65
4
Nipsey Russell, Oct 2,2005,age 87
5
Lena Horne, May 9,2010,age 92
6
Ted Ross, Sep 3,2002,age 68
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Mabel King, Nov 9,1999,age 66
8
Theresa Merritt, Jun 12,1998,age 75
9
Thelma Carpenter, May 14,1997,age 75
The Wiz Fans Also Viewed
Michael Jackson, Jun 25,2009,age 50
Diana Ross, 77
Richard Pryor, Dec 10,2005,age 65
Nipsey Russell, Oct 2,2005,age 87
Lena Horne, May 9,2010,age 92
Ted Ross, Sep 3,2002,age 68
Mabel King, Nov 9,1999,age 66
Theresa Merritt, Jun 12,1998,age 75
Thelma Carpenter, May 14,1997,age 75