The Wiz (1978)

10/24/1978 2h 14m

From the book that's an American tradition… from the smash-hit Broadway show… the entertainment of the year!

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Overview

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 Ages at Release

Diana Ross

as Dorothy Gale

Born 03/26/1944, age

Michael Jackson

as Scarecrow

Born 08/29/1958

Died 06/25/2009, age

Nipsey Russell

as Tinman

Born 09/15/1918

Died 10/02/2005, age

Ted Ross

as Lion / Fleetwood Coup de Ville

Born 06/30/1934

Died 09/03/2002, age

Theresa Merritt

as Aunt Em

Born 09/24/1922

Died 06/12/1998, age

Lena Horne

as Glinda the Good

Born 06/30/1917

Died 05/09/2010, age

Richard Pryor

as The Wiz

Born 12/01/1940

Died 12/10/2005, age

Mabel King

as Evillene

Born 12/25/1932

Died 11/09/1999, age

Quincy Jones

as Emerald City Gold Pianist

Born 03/14/1933, age