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Wiz on Down the Road

Wiz on Down the Road

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Documentary   Music
📜 Overview: A short promotional film on the making of “The Wiz” (1978). Includes a brief history of Oz portrayals in film and behind the scenes interviews.
🌏 Languages Available: English
📆 Date Released: 1978-01-01
⌚ Running Time: 13 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 5.0

Beloved Cast

Rob Cohen original image
Self - Producer
Rob Cohen
Sidney Lumet original image
Self - Director
Sidney Lumet
Michael Jackson original image
Scarecrow
Michael Jackson
Quincy Jones original image
Self - Music Arranger / Emerald City Gold Pianist
Quincy Jones
Diana Ross original image
Dorothy
Diana Ross
Ted Ross original image
Lion
Ted Ross
Nipsey Russell original image
Tinman
Nipsey Russell
Marvin Miller original image
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Marvin Miller

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