If you encounter any issues please let me know and we will work hard to resolve them. An adaptation of the wizard of oz that tries to capture the essence of. Michael jackson in the wiz if you were going to make an all black cast film in 1978 you could not get a more famous cast than what is gathered here. The four crows torment scarecrow michael jackson, making him repeat the crow commandments and sing the crow anthem.
After accidentally killing the wicked witch of the east upon her arrival, dorothy is told about the wiz richard pryor, a wizard who can help her get back to manhattan. Diana ross was the most famous black woman in america having been the lead singer in the. Dec 03, 2015 the cast of the wiz lr michael jackson, nipsey russell, diana ross and ted ross pose for a publicity shot in 1978 in new york, new york. The wiz an adaption of the wizard of oz that tries to capture the essence of the african american experience. The character of dorothy in this film ends up on an adventure that changes her and those in her life whose path she crosses such as the scarecrow character played by michael jackson. The wiz trailer directed by sidney lumet and starring diana ross michael jackson nipsey russell ted ross and mabel king a reimaging. Sep 20, 2011 mix michael jackson you cant win the wiz youtube. The wiz is a 1978 american musical adventure fantasy film produced by universal pictures and motown productions, and released by universal pictures on october 24, 1978. Sidney lumets the wiz is the film version of the popular broadway musical that retells. An extravagant reimagining of the wizard of oz with pop superstars diana ross and michael jackson, costarring richard pryor, nipsey russell. The wiz 1978 when harlem schoolteacher dorothy diana ross tries to save her dog from a storm, shes miraculously whisked away to an urban fantasy land called oz. Watch the wiz 1978 full movie online free on putlocker.
Michael jackson behind the scenes on the original time. The movie was directed by sidney lumet and produced by universal studios. The song playing is ease on down the road, this is sang by diana ross. Relive all of the magic of this beloved musical when. I take a lot of pride in the product and the service i provide. The same teacher found herself miraculously moved to a fictional land called oz. Read the the wiz movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on. Released 1978, the wiz stars diana ross, michael jackson, richard pryor, nipsey russell the g movie has a runtime of about 2 hr min, and received a score of out of 100 on metacritic, which.
Join sign up keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all your devices. Dorothy, a twentyfouryearold kindergarten teacher, born. Magical tornadoes can strike down anywhere, i guess, and spin you off to the land of oz. Jun 25, 2009 michael jackson full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. It was about as fun to watch as being beaten with a sock full of quarters. Although the film was produced for universal pictures by motown records film division, the soundtrack album was issued on mca records as a twolp collection universal was owned by mca inc. Released 1978, the wiz stars diana ross, michael jackson, richard pryor, nipsey russell the g movie has a runtime of about 2 hr min, and received a score of.
On her journey down the yellow brick road, she encounters a garbagestuffed scarecrow michael jackson in a junkyard, a brokendown tin. Watch the wiz african american film, the wiz, musical movies. Perhaps the fate will be against dorothy when he is swept away by a typhoon. The late michael jackson s best bits in one of my all time favorite musicals the wiz hope you enjoy, comment and rate. Diana ross plays a very moving and heartfelt role as dorothy. Ease on down the yellowbrick road with the wiz, starring superstars diana ross and michael jackson. Diana ross, michael jackson, nipsey russell, and ted ross reprising his tonywinning role as the lion star in this academy awardnominated musical for the whole family. Various artists the wiz original motion picture soundtrack.
Things change for her when she is caught in a snowstorm while chasing after her dog, toto. Michael jackson, nipsey russell, ted ross, mabel king, theresa merritt, thelma carpenter, lena horne, richard pryor. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. Michael jackson makes his first screen appearance as the scarecrow, while richard pryor is the titular wiz, in a musical stacked with memorable songs from luther vandross and charlie smalls, arranged by quincy jones.
Michael jackson shines and steals the show with his vocal and dance performances. On that wonderfully logical premise, the classic wizard of oz was transformed into a broadway musical named the wiz, and then the most expensive movie musical ever. Frank baums classic 1900 childrens novel the wonderful wizard of oz featuring an allblack cast, the film was loosely adapted from the 1974 broadway musical of the same name. As dorothy goes in search of the wiz, shes joined by the scarecrow michael jackson, the tin man nipsey russell and the cowardly lion ted ross. Feel free to ask any questions about this item or any other item i have listed. The cast of the wiz lr michael jackson, nipsey russell, diana ross and ted ross pose for a publicity shot in 1978 in new york, new york. Dorothy is an africanamerican nursery teacher who will leave a big family dinner day to search for her dog during a major blizzard in new york city. On the plus side are vast, brilliant sets by tony walton, a couple of wellstaged showstoppers, michael jackson, richard pryor, and diana ross who, as dorothy, is just gorgeous. Celebrating classic musical film the wiz on its 40th. Nipsey russel plays the tin man who needs a heart and michael jackson sings and dances as the the scarecrow.
The wiz 1978 cast and crew when harlem schoolteacher dorothy diana ross tries to save her dog from a storm, shes miraculously whisked away to an urban fantasy land called oz. The wiz is the original motion picture soundtrack album for the 1978 film adaptation of the broadway musical the wiz. The wiz diana ross, michael jackson, nipsey russell vhs. The wiz features spectacular musical numbers from legendary producer quincy jones and an all. Aug 16, 2009 the late michael jackson s best bits in one of my all time favorite musicals the wiz hope you enjoy, comment and rate. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. An adaptation of the wizard of oz that tries to capture the essence of the africanamerican experience. The best movie quotes, movie lines and film phrases by movie quotes. Were sorry but jwapp doesnt work properly without javascript enabled. Michael jackson, diana ross, ted ross, nipsey russell. This cast brings this movie to life, with brilliance, glitz and glamour that the play version did not. This movie is a classic motown meets the yellow brick road. Relive all of the magic of this beloved musical when dorothy is whisked away to the enchanting wonderland of oz, where she encounters the scarecrow, the tinman and the lion. Michael jackson s moonwalker 1988 movie trailer by mopcast network.
With diana ross, michael jackson, nipsey russell, ted ross. The wiz 68 movie clip everybody rejoice 1978 hd youtube. The wiz trailer directed by sidney lumet and starring diana ross michael jackson nipsey russell ted ross and mabel king a reimaging of the wizard of oz, set against an urban background with an. The production team created sets with a sense of urban magic and spectacle. This workmanlike movie musical lacks the electricity of the stage version and its cinematic inspiration, but its bolstered by strong performances by diana ross and.
Lena horne, star of film and stage is glenda the good witch and richard pryor comedian and actor is the wiz. Tin man costumes this is us movie afro art my black is beautiful wizard of oz the wiz michael jackson vintage posters african tony walton and the wiz emmy, tony and oscar winning production, set and costume designer tony walton shared his oscar nominated set and costume work for the 1978 film the wiz. The wiz michael jackson original muscial 1978 1sheet 27. Michael jackson the wiz 1970s vintage movie red krla 11 radio station t shirt. We re your movie poster source for new releases and vintage movie posters. The wiz 1978 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Starring michael jackson, diana ross, and richard pryor. Dorothy diana ross eases on down the road to see the wiz richard pryor with tinman, scarecrow michael jackson and cowardly lion. This workmanlike movie musical lacks the electricity of the stage version and its cinematic inspiration, but its bolstered by. The wiz is a 1978 musical adventure film starring michael jackson and diana ross. Nov 20, 2018 the wiz was never just a movie or a musical. The wiz 18 movie clip the crow anthem 1978 hd youtube. The wiz diana ross, michael jackson, nipsey russell vhs movie. We let you watch movies online without having to register or paying, with over 0 movies. The wiz film is very uplifting to watch and i am very glad to have watched it. Michael jackson remember the time official video duration. The wiz was adapted from the 1975 broadway musical of the same name.
Michael jackson list of movies and tv shows tv guide. Diana ross michael jackson richard pryor nipsey russell ted ross mabel king theresa merritt thelma carpenter lena horne carlton johnson. The wiz 1978 full movie online myflixer myflixer is a free movies streaming site with zero ads. Please always view all pictures provided of the item you wish to purchase. Frank baums the wonderful wizard of oz featuring an entirely africanamerican cast, the wiz was adapted from the 1975 broadway musical of the same. Schumacher born august 29, 1939 is an american film director, screenwriter, and producer. Diana ross was the most famous black woman in america having been the lead singer in the most successful american pop group ever, the supremes. Songs in the movie were arranged and produced by the legendary quincy jones. Dorothy diana ross convinces scarecrow michael jackson to join her to find the wiz.
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