Movie "The Wiz" - DVD Movies Encyclopedia

Short description of the movie "The Wiz"

In this version of the classic story - based on the smash Broadway musical - Dorothy is a shy 24-year-old Harlem kindergarten teacher who is brought by a snowstorm to the mysterious Land of Oz, a sprawling, decaying, nightmarish, and dangerous megalopolis that resembles the physical characteristics of New York City. The re-telling of the tale includes various urban settings, extreme sadness and melancholy, and features themes of rising above one's background and the expectations of others.

Starring actors in "The Wiz" movie:

Diana Ross as a character Dorothy Diana Ross also starred in the next movies: "Lady Sings the Blues" in a role of Billie Holiday;

Michael Jackson as a character Scarecrow Michael Jackson also starred in the next movies: "Bugsy Malone" in a role of Razamataz; "Trailer Park Boys: The Movie" in a role of Trevor; "Moby Dick" in a role of Shantyman; "This Is It" in a role of Himself;

Nipsey Russell as a character Tinman Nipsey Russell starred only in the movie "The Wiz"

Ted Ross as a character Fleetwood Coupe de Ville Ted Ross also starred in the next movies: "Police Academy" in a role of Capt. Reed; "Amityville II: The Possession" in a role of Mr. Booth, the Lawyer; "The Fisher King" in a role of Limo bum;

Mabel King as a character Evillene Mabel King also starred in the next movies: "Scrooged" in a role of Gramma Cooley;

Theresa Merritt as a character Aunt Emma Theresa Merritt also starred in the next movies: "Billy Madison" in a role of Juanita; "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" in a role of Jewel;

Thelma Carpenter as a character Miss One Thelma Carpenter starred only in the movie "The Wiz"

Lena Horne as a character Glinda the Good Lena Horne starred only in the movie "The Wiz"

Richard Pryor as a character The Wiz Richard Pryor also starred in the next movies: "See No Evil, Hear No Evil" in a role of Wallace 'Wally' Karue; "Brewster's Millions" in a role of Montgomery Brewster; "Stir Crazy" in a role of Harry Monroe; "Lady Sings the Blues" in a role of Piano Man; "Another You" in a role of Eddie Dash;

Stanley Greene as a character Uncle Henry Stanley Greene starred only in the movie "The Wiz"

Clyde J. Barrett as a character Subway Peddler Clyde J. Barrett starred only in the movie "The Wiz"

Derrick Bell as a character The Four Crows Derrick Bell starred only in the movie "The Wiz"

Roderick-Spencer Sibert as a character The Four Crows Roderick-Spencer Sibert starred only in the movie "The Wiz"

Kashka Banjoko as a character The Four Crows Kashka Banjoko starred only in the movie "The Wiz"