The Wizard of Oz
"We're off to see the Wizard, the wonderful Wizard of Oz!"
Originally released in 1939. The Wizard of Oz is a adventure/fantasy film. directed by Victor Fleming.
Starring Judy Garland, Ray Bolger, and Jack Haley
Synopsis
Young Dorothy finds herself in a magical world where she makes friends with a lion, a scarecrow and a tin man as they make their way along the yellow brick road to talk with the Wizard and ask for the things they miss most in their lives. The Wicked Witch of the West is the only thing that could stop them.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 15, 1939
86 years ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
User Rating
7.6/10
Great (5,962 votes)
Budget
$2.8M
Production budget
Box Office
$33.8M
12.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Judy Garland
as Dorothy Gale
Ray Bolger
as "Hunk" / Scarecrow
Jack Haley
as "Hickory" / Tin Man
Bert Lahr
as "Zeke" / Cowardly Lion
Frank Morgan
as Professor Marvel / The Wizard of Oz
Margaret Hamilton
as Miss Gulch / Wicked Witch of the West
Billie Burke
as Glinda
Charley Grapewin
as Uncle Henry
Pat Walshe
as Nikko
Clara Blandick
as Auntie Em
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $2,777,000
- Revenue
- $33,754,967
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Wizard of Oz about?
Young Dorothy finds herself in a magical world where she makes friends with a lion, a scarecrow and a tin man as they make their way along the yellow brick road to talk with the Wizard and ask for ...
Who directed The Wizard of Oz?
The Wizard of Oz was directed by Victor Fleming.
How long is The Wizard of Oz?
The Wizard of Oz has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was The Wizard of Oz released?
The Wizard of Oz was released on August 15, 1939 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Wizard of Oz?
The main cast of The Wizard of Oz includes Judy Garland, Ray Bolger, Jack Haley, Bert Lahr, Frank Morgan.
Is The Wizard of Oz worth watching?
The Wizard of Oz has a user rating of 7.6/10 based on 5,962 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.