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Film · 1978

The Wiz

by Sidney Lumet

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Details

Type
Film
Released
1978
Director
Sidney Lumet
Genres
MusicalFantasyAdventure
Countries
United States
Original language
English
Running time
2 h 16 min

Cast

  • Diana Ross
  • Michael Jackson
  • Nipsey Russell
  • Ted Ross
  • Mabel King
  • Theresa Merritt
  • Thelma Carpenter
  • Lena Horne

Awards

Nominations

  • Academy Award for Best Cinematography (1979)
  • Academy Award for Best Costume Design (1979)
  • Academy Award for Best Production Design (1979)
  • Academy Award for Best Original Song Score (1979)

References

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