The Wiz (1978)
The Wiz is a 1978 fantasy movie directed by Sidney Lumet, with a running time of 2h 14m. It stars Diana Ross, Michael Jackson and Nipsey Russell.
Dorothy Gale, a shy kindergarten teacher, is swept away to the magic land of Oz where she embarks on a quest to return home.
Where to watch The Wiz
Stream: Philo
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Diana Ross as Dorothy
- Michael Jackson as Scarecrow
- Nipsey Russell as Tinman
- Ted Ross as Lion
- Mabel King as Evillene
- Theresa Merritt as Aunt Em
- Thelma Carpenter as Miss One
- Lena Horne as Glinda the Good
- Richard Pryor as The Wiz
- Stanley Greene as Uncle Henry
- Clyde J. Barrett as Subway Peddler
- Derrick Bell as Crow