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Wiz on Down the Road
Wiz on Down the Road

Wiz on Down the Road

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A short promotional film on the making of “The Wiz” (1978). Includes a brief history of Oz portrayals in film and behind the scenes interviews.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

13 mins

Rating

5/10

Release Date

01 January 1978

Country

United States of America

Cast

Rob Cohen

Rob Cohen

Self - Producer

Sidney Lumet

Sidney Lumet

Self - Director

Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson

Scarecrow

Quincy Jones

Quincy Jones

Self - Music Arranger / Emerald City Gold Pianist

Diana Ross

Diana Ross

Dorothy

Ted Ross

Ted Ross

Lion

Nipsey Russell

Nipsey Russell

Tinman

Marvin Miller

Marvin Miller

Narrator (voice) (uncredited)

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