Diana ross michael jackson richard pryor nipsey russell ted ross mabel king theresa merritt thelma carpenter lena horne carlton johnson. 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. Michael jackson behind the scenes on the original time. The same teacher found herself miraculously moved to a fictional land called oz. 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 is a 1978 musical adventure film starring michael jackson and diana ross. 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. The wiz an adaption of the wizard of oz that tries to capture the essence of the african american experience. Songs in the movie were arranged and produced by the legendary quincy jones. 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. Dorothy, a twentyfouryearold kindergarten teacher, born. The wiz features spectacular musical numbers from legendary producer quincy jones and an all. 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.
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. Schumacher rose to fame after directing hit films of his decade st. Please always view all pictures provided of the item you wish to purchase. 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. The wiz michael jackson original muscial 1978 1sheet 27. Michael jackson shines and steals the show with his vocal and dance performances. Watch the wiz african american film, the wiz, musical movies. Jun 25, 2009 michael jackson full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. The wiz film is very uplifting to watch and i am very glad to have watched it. 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. Diana ross was the most famous black woman in america having been the lead singer in the. The wiz 68 movie clip everybody rejoice 1978 hd youtube.
An extravagant reimagining of the wizard of oz with pop superstars diana ross and michael jackson, costarring richard pryor, nipsey russell. An adaptation of the wizard of oz that tries to capture the essence of the africanamerican experience. Join sign up keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all your devices. The wiz trailer directed by sidney lumet and starring diana ross michael jackson nipsey russell ted ross and mabel king a reimaging. 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. Michael jackson the wiz 1970s vintage movie red krla 11 radio station t shirt. The movie was directed by sidney lumet and produced by universal studios. 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. Were sorry but jwapp doesnt work properly without javascript enabled. 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. This workmanlike movie musical lacks the electricity of the stage version and its cinematic inspiration, but its bolstered by. Michael jackson in a scene from the movie the wiz in 1978 in new york, new york. Michael jackson, diana ross, ted ross, nipsey russell. Watch the wiz 1978 full movie online free on putlocker.
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Starring michael jackson, diana ross, and richard pryor. Schumacher born august 29, 1939 is an american film director, screenwriter, and producer. On her journey down the yellow brick road, she encounters a garbagestuffed scarecrow michael jackson in a junkyard, a brokendown tin. 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. 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. It was michael jacksons first starring theatrical role and the first time he worked with music director quincy. Michael jackson, nipsey russell, ted ross, mabel king, theresa merritt, thelma carpenter, lena horne, richard pryor. 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. We let you watch movies online without having to register or paying, with over 0 movies. Relive all of the magic of this beloved musical when. The wiz 1978 full movie online myflixer myflixer is a free movies streaming site with zero ads.
Feel free to ask any questions about this item or any other item i have listed. The best movie quotes, movie lines and film phrases by movie quotes. Things change for her when she is caught in a snowstorm while chasing after her dog, toto. 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. This movie is a classic motown meets the yellow brick road. The wiz is the original motion picture soundtrack album for the 1978 film adaptation of the broadway musical the wiz. We re your movie poster source for new releases and vintage movie posters. 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. Dorothy diana ross convinces scarecrow michael jackson to join her to find the wiz. 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. 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. The production team created sets with a sense of urban magic and spectacle. If you encounter any issues please let me know and we will work hard to resolve them. Nov 20, 2018 the wiz was never just a movie or a musical. Lena horne, star of film and stage is glenda the good witch and richard pryor comedian and actor is the wiz. Perhaps the fate will be against dorothy when he is swept away by a typhoon. Read the the wiz movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on. Celebrating classic musical film the wiz on its 40th.
Dorothy diana ross eases on down the road to see the wiz richard pryor with tinman, scarecrow michael jackson and cowardly lion. Frank baums the wonderful wizard of oz featuring an entirely africanamerican cast, the wiz was adapted from the 1975 broadway musical of the same. 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. It was about as fun to watch as being beaten with a sock full of quarters. With diana ross, michael jackson, nipsey russell, ted ross. 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 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.
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. 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. The song playing is ease on down the road, this is sang by diana ross. Nipsey russel plays the tin man who needs a heart and michael jackson sings and dances as the the scarecrow. Elmos fire 1985, the lost boys 1987 and flatliners 1990. Ease on down the yellowbrick road with the wiz, starring superstars diana ross and michael jackson. I take a lot of pride in the product and the service i provide. Michael jackson s moonwalker 1988 movie trailer by mopcast network. 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. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. The wiz diana ross, michael jackson, nipsey russell vhs. The wiz diana ross, michael jackson, nipsey russell vhs movie. The wiz 18 movie clip the crow anthem 1978 hd youtube. 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.
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