Overview of the wiz, 1978, directed by sidney lumet, with diana ross, michael jackson, nipsey russell, at turner classic movies. Michael jackson remember the time official video duration. Rent the wiz starring diana ross and michael jackson on dvd and bluray. Michael jackson, diana ross, ted ross, nipsey russell.
The wiz is the original motion picture soundtrack album for the 1978 film adaptation of the broadway musical the wiz. This workmanlike movie musical lacks the electricity of the stage version. Thomas recalls memorable experiences with michael on and off the set. Lena horne, star of film and stage is glenda the good witch and richard pryor comedian and actor is the wiz. The movie was directed by sidney lumet and produced by universal studios. The wiz diana ross, michael jackson, nipsey russell vhs movie. Michael jackson, a former motown star and close friend of diana ross, was cast as the scarecrow.
Starring michael jackson, diana ross, and richard pryor. Ross stars as dorothy, while music superstar michael jackson plays the scarecrow. Watch the wiz full movie in hd visit movie 24961 a thanksgiving dinner brings a host of family together in a harlem apartment, wh. 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. Sidney lumets the wiz is the film version of the popular. Schumacher rose to fame after directing hit films of his decade st. With diana ross, michael jackson, nipsey russell, ted ross. Michael jackson shines and steals the show with his vocal and dance performances. Diana ross, michael jackson, nipsey russell, ted ross. Before i knew it, said rob cohen, the movie was becoming an estian fable full of est buzzwords about knowing who you. Michael jackson behind the scenes on the original time. 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.
The four crows torment scarecrow michael jackson, making him repeat the crow commandments and sing the crow anthem. 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. Their stagelike performances successfully make the leap to film, making the wiz a. The production team created sets with a sense of urban magic and spectacle. 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 wiz 2 hours and 14 minutes movie 1978 dorothy, a twentyfouryearold kindergarten teacher, born. This 1999 dvd is ok, but the movie on it is a little dark at times, given how its an original print of the wiz.
Schumacher born august 29, 1939 is an american film director, screenwriter, and producer. The wiz showtimes at an amc movie theater near you. This cast brings this movie to life, with brilliance, glitz and glamour that the play version did not. Watch the wiz african american film, the wiz, musical movies. Read the the wiz movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on.
The wiz is a 1978 musical adventure film starring michael jackson and diana ross. One of the two most famous songs from the wiz, this is a duet between dorothy and the scarecrow, which means it features the dynamic voices of diana. Diana ross, michael jackson, richard pryor, nipsey russell en ted ross. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our. 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. Celebrating classic musical film the wiz on its 40th. On her journey down the yellow brick road, she encounters a garbagestuffed scarecrow michael jackson in a junkyard, a brokendown tin. Stories from the wiz michael jackson s makeup artist for the wiz michael r.
Frank baums the wonderful wizard of oz featuring an entirely africanamerican cast, the wiz was adapted from the 1975 broadway musical of the same. The wiz film is very uplifting to watch and i am very glad to have watched it. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. Sidney lumets the wiz is the film version of the popular broadway musical that retells the events of l. Ease on down the yellowbrick road with the wiz, starring superstars diana ross and michael jackson. The wiz is a 1978 movie musical released by motown records and universal pictures. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. Jun 27, 2011 the four crows torment scarecrow michael jackson, making him repeat the crow commandments and sing the crow anthem. Nipsey russel plays the tin man who needs a heart and michael jackson sings and dances as the the scarecrow. An adaptation of the wizard of oz that tries to capture the essence of the africanamerican experience. Frank baums classic novel the wonderful wizard of oz through the eyes of a young africanamerican kindergarten teacher whos never been below 125th street. I take a lot of pride in the product and the service i provide. Although the film was produced for universal pictures by motown records film.
Were sorry but jwapp doesnt work properly without javascript enabled. Dorothy, a twentyfouryearold kindergarten teacher, born. 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. The wiz 1978 vhs video tape family fantasy diana ross michael jackson. 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. It was michael jacksons first starring theatrical role and the first time he worked with music director quincy. Magical tornadoes can strike down anywhere, i guess, and spin you off to the land of oz. Michael jackson in a scene from the movie the wiz in 1978 in new york, new york. Watch the wiz full movie in hd visit movie 24961 a thanksgiving dinner brings a host of family together in a harlem apartment, whe. The image is professionally printed onto a commercial quality heat transfer paper using a commercial heat press.
It is based off the successful 1975 broadway show of the same name. 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. An extravagant reimagining of the wizard of oz with pop superstars diana ross and michael jackson, costarring richard pryor, nipsey russell. The wiz is a 1978 american musical adventure fantasy film produced by universal pictures and. 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. Plot during a snowstorm, the young teacher dorothy is thrown into the wonderful world of oz, where she has to ask help to the powerful wizard who rules oz to come back home. The character of dorothy in this film ends up on an. Free unlimiteddownload film big film movie diana ross michael jackson lady sings the blues richard pryor lena horne online s universal pictures. The wiz 68 movie clip everybody rejoice 1978 hd youtube. Dec 12, 2011 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. 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. Feel free to ask any questions about this item or any other item i have listed. If you encounter any issues please let me know and we will work hard to resolve them.
Diana ross plays a very moving and heartfelt role as dorothy. Nov 20, 2018 the wiz was never just a movie or a musical. 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. Relive all of the magic of this beloved musical when. 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 dorothy is whisked away to the enchanting. 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. The wiz was adapted from the 1975 broadway musical of the same name.
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. Jackson 5 jackson family music film film movie vintage black glamour michael jackson pics king of music universal pictures the jacksons love lives forever alwayspeechless. The image is professionally printed onto a commercial quality heat. The wiz 18 movie clip the crow anthem 1978 hd youtube. Please always view all pictures provided of the item you wish to purchase. Dec 03, 2015 behind the scenes of the wiz with michael jackson 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 film starred actress and singer diana ross as dorothy gale, michael jackson as the scarecrow, nipsey russell as the tinman, ted ross as the cowardly lion, lena horne as glinda and richard pryor as the w. 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. The wiz original soundtrack 1978 the diana ross project. Some of the bonus features that are on this disc arent included on the 2008 dvd and bluray. Elmos fire 1985, the lost boys 1987 and flatliners 1990.
The wiz 1978 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. It was about as fun to watch as being beaten with a sock full of quarters. 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. See more ideas about the wiz, michael jackson, musical movies. The wiz diana ross, michael jackson, nipsey russell vhs. 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. Michael jackson ease on down the road lyrics genius.
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