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The Wiz (1978)

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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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Cast & Crew

Director
Sidney Lumet
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    Dorothy Gale Diana Ross
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    Scarecrow Michael Jackson
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    Tinman Nipsey Russell
  • Profile picture of Ted Ross
    Lion / Fleetwood Coup de Ville Ted Ross
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    Aunt Em Theresa Merritt
  • Profile picture of Lena Horne
    Glinda the Good Lena Horne
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    The Wiz Richard Pryor
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    Evillene Mabel King

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