The Wiz

1978 · G · 2h 14m · Fantasy, Family, Adventure · Directed by Sidney Lumet

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Synopsis

The wiz! The stars! The music! Wow!

Dorothy Gale, a shy kindergarten teacher, is swept away to the magic land of Oz where she embarks on a quest to return home.

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goldenbrown9.2August 12, 2026

Give brown children the arts!! A work of art and genius!!! Every allegory, song, costume, set design, and idea is original and incredible- the only ‘borrowed idea’ is the wizard of oz plot- and even that is twisted in this retelling in the Big Apple. The acting is phenomenal, the dancing beautiful, and the singing superb.

Cast

  • Diana RossDiana RossDorothy
  • Michael JacksonMichael JacksonScarecrow
  • Nipsey RussellNipsey RussellTinman
  • Ted RossTed RossLion
  • Mabel KingMabel KingEvillene
  • Theresa MerrittTheresa MerrittAunt Em
  • Thelma CarpenterThelma CarpenterMiss One
  • Lena HorneLena HorneGlinda the Good
  • Richard PryorRichard PryorThe Wiz
  • Stanley GreeneUncle Henry
  • Clyde J. BarrettSubway Peddler
  • Derrick BellCrow
  • Roderick-Spencer SibertCrow
  • Kashka BanjokoCrow
  • Ronald "Smokey" StevensCrow
  • Toney BrealondGold Footman
  • Joe LynnGold Footman
  • Clinton JacksonClinton JacksonGreen Footman
  • Charles RodriguezGreen Footman
  • Carlton JohnsonHead Winkie

Trailer

Watch The Wiz 1978 TV trailer on YouTube

The Wiz 1978 TV trailer · YouTube

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