The Wiz
L. Frank Baum’s timeless story The Wonderful Wizard of Oz gets a funky reimagining in this lavish adaptation of a landmark Broadway show based on the book. Diana Ross brings her showstopping star power to the role of Dorothy, here a Harlem schoolteacher who is magically transported to a surreal fantasyland that resembles New York City, complete with man-eating trash cans and a disco paradise. Propelled by the musical contributions of Quincy Jones and an all-star cast that includes Michael Jackson, Richard Pryor, and Lena Horne, this dazzling soul spectacular from legendary director Sidney Lumet reframes a beloved tale through the Black American experience, creating a powerful celebration of self-determination.
Special Features
- New 4K digital restoration, approved by producer Rob Cohen, with Dolby Atmos soundtrack
- In the 4K UHD edition: One 4K UHD disc of the film presented in Dolby Vision HDR and one Blu-ray with the film and special features
- New audio commentary featuring scholars Michael B. Gillespie and Alfred L. Martin
- Archival interviews with director Sidney Lumet and actor Diana Ross
- Trailer
- English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
- PLUS: An essay by critic Aisha Harris
Special Features
- New 4K digital restoration, approved by producer Rob Cohen, with Dolby Atmos soundtrack
- In the 4K UHD edition: One 4K UHD disc of the film presented in Dolby Vision HDR and one Blu-ray with the film and special features
- New audio commentary featuring scholars Michael B. Gillespie and Alfred L. Martin
- Archival interviews with director Sidney Lumet and actor Diana Ross
- Trailer
- English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
- PLUS: An essay by critic Aisha Harris
Cast
- Diana Ross
- Dorothy
- Michael Jackson
- Scarecrow
- Nipsey Russell
- Tinman
- Ted Ross
- Lion
- Mabel King
- Evillene
- Theresa Merritt
- Aunt Em
- Thelma Carpenter
- Miss One
- Lena Horne
- Glinda the Good
- Richard Pryor
- The Wiz (Herman Smith)
Credits
- Director
- Sidney Lumet
- Screenplay by
- Joel Schumacher
- Based on the play The Wiz, with book by
- William F. Brown
- Produced by
- Rob Cohen
- Executive producer
- Berry Gordy
- Executive producer
- Ken Harper
- Cinematography
- Oswald Morris
- Original music score
- Charlie Smalls
- Music adapted and supervised by
- Quincy Jones
- Edited by
- Dede Allen
- Production design and costumes by
- Tony Walton
- Choreographer
- Louis Johnson
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A scene from The Wiz
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