The Wiz
Universal; a Motown production; produced by Rob Cohen; directed by Sidney Lumet
- Resource Type:
- DVD Video
- Edition:
- Widescreen version (aspect ratio: 1.85:1)
- Creation:
- 1978
- Publication:
- Universal City, CA : Universal Studios, [1999]
- Copyright:
- ©1999
More Details
- Summary:
- A discontented kindergarten teacher living in Harlem is lost in a blizzard and comes upon the wonderland of Oz. There she meets new friends, tries to find her way home, and finds that her life is not so bad after all.
- Contributors:
- Language Notes:
- In English with Spanish and French language tracks. Subtitles in English.
- Main Work:
- Included Works:
- Related Works:
- Motion picture adaptation of: Wiz [by Brown, W.F.]Motion picture adaptation of: Wizard of Oz [by aum, L.F.]
- Subjects:
- Genres:
- System Details:
- DVD.
- Performers:
- Cast: Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Nipsy Russell, Richard Pryor, Lena Horne, Ted Ross, Mabel King, Theresa Merritt, Thelma Carpenter.
- Production Credits:
- Songs, Charles Smalls ; music, Quincy Jones ; choreography, Louis Johnson ; screenplay by Joel Schumacher ; director of photography, Oswald Morris ; executive producer, Ken Harper ; editor, Dede Allen; Produced by Rob Cohen; Directed by Sidney Lumet.
- General Notes:
- Widescreen version (aspect ratio: 1.85:1).
Based on the play by William F. Brown.
Originally released as a motion picture in 1978.
Special features include: documentary, Wiz on down the road ; scene selections ; production notes ; cast & filmmakers' biographies ; theatrical trailer ; web links.
MPAA rating: G. - Physical Description:
- 1 videodisc (135 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Physical Characteristics:
- plastic; metal; polychrome
- Audio Characteristics:
- digital; optical
- Digital Characteristics:
- video file; DVD video; region 1
- Call Numbers:
- WIZ 1978 DVD
- ISBNs:
- 0783233493
- Other Standard Numbers:
- Universal Product Code: 025192053429
Publisher Number, Universal Studios: 20534 - OCLC Numbers:
- 1053056441
48822541 [Invalid]
