The Wizard of Oz (1939)
We're off to see the Wizard, the wonderful Wizard of Oz!
Young Dorothy finds herself in a magical world where she makes friends with a lion, a scarecrow and a tin man as they make their way along the yellow brick road to talk with the Wizard and ask for the things they miss most in their lives. The Wicked Witch of the West is the only thing that could stop them.
Director: Victor Fleming
Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Family
Runtime: 102 min
Release Date: August 15, 1939
Filmori Rating: 3.5/5 (1 ratings)
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Cast
- Judy Garland - Dorothy Gale
- Ray Bolger - "Hunk" / Scarecrow
- Jack Haley - "Hickory" / Tin Man
- Bert Lahr - "Zeke" / Cowardly Lion
- Frank Morgan - Professor Marvel / The Wizard of Oz
- Margaret Hamilton - Miss Gulch / Wicked Witch of the West
- Billie Burke - Glinda
- Charley Grapewin - Uncle Henry
- Pat Walshe - Nikko
- Clara Blandick - Auntie Em
Screenplay
- Florence Ryerson (Screenplay)
- Edgar Allan Woolf (Screenplay)
- Noel Langley (Screenplay)
- Noel Langley (Adaptation)
- E.Y. Harburg (Lyricist)
Music: Harold Arlen
Cinematography: Harold Rosson
Editing: Blanche Sewell
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $3M
Box Office: $34M
Original Language: en
Themes
Wizards and Sorcery, Magical Fantasy Worlds, Childlike Wonder and Innocence, Epic Fantasy Worlds and Adventures, Sorcerer's Apprentice and Trials
Keywords
witch, adolescence, dreams, based on novel or book, secret identity, lion, tornado, twister, scarecrow, villain, musical, kansas, usa, imaginary land, cowardliness, monkey
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Wizard of Oz about?
- Young Dorothy finds herself in a magical world where she makes friends with a lion, a scarecrow and a tin man as they make their way along the yellow brick road to talk with the Wizard and ask for the things they miss most in their lives. The Wicked Witch of the West is the only thing that could stop them.
- Who directed The Wizard of Oz?
- The Wizard of Oz was directed by Victor Fleming.
- Who stars in The Wizard of Oz?
- The Wizard of Oz stars Judy Garland, Ray Bolger, Jack Haley, Bert Lahr, Frank Morgan, Margaret Hamilton.
- How long is The Wizard of Oz?
- The Wizard of Oz has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
- What genre is The Wizard of Oz?
- The Wizard of Oz is a Adventure, Fantasy, Family film.
- What is the Filmori rating for The Wizard of Oz?
- The Wizard of Oz has a Filmori rating of 3.5/5 based on 1 ratings.
- What is the budget of The Wizard of Oz?
- The Wizard of Oz had a budget of $3M.
- How much did The Wizard of Oz gross?
- The Wizard of Oz grossed $34M worldwide.
- Where was The Wizard of Oz produced?
- The Wizard of Oz was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Wizard of Oz?
- The themes of The Wizard of Oz include: Wizards and Sorcery, Magical Fantasy Worlds, Childlike Wonder and Innocence, Epic Fantasy Worlds and Adventures, Sorcerer's Apprentice and Trials.