VHS : The Wiz (1978) [VHS]

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The Wiz (1978) [VHS]
starring: Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Nipsey Russell, Ted Ross, Mabel King
directed by: Sidney Lumet

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Price: $32.95

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Average Rating: out of 5 stars

Editorial Review:

Amazon.com:
Though it may be thought of as sacrilegious to remake a classic such as The Wizard of Oz, this 1978 film directed by Sidney Lumet (The Pawnbroker, Serpico) is a vibrant and entertaining retelling of the modern fable, featuring an all black cast in the familiar story of a rural small-town girl whose dreams transport her to a magical world where the battle between good and evil gives the real world a sense of perspective. Rendered in the style of a musical (based on a successful Broadway run), the film benefits from using new contemporary music from stars Diana Ross (Mahogany, Lady Sings the Blues) as Dorothy and Michael Jackson as the shy Scarecrow, with music arranged by Quincy Jones. This visually and musically exciting film is less a remake than a reinvention that stands and dances very well on its own. --Robert Lane

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Audience Rating: G (General Audience)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9781558801233
Format: Color, Dolby, NTSC
ISBN: 1558801235
Label: Universal Studios
Manufacturer: Universal Studios
Publisher: Universal Studios
Release Date: March 01, 1992
Running Time: 134 minutes
Studio: Universal Studios
Theatrical Release Date: October 24, 1978

Customer Reviews

Poor CD Quality
While my family and I did enjoy the movie itself, the CD that we received was defective in three places which prevented us from enjoying a continuous veiwing of the movie. These defects were unexpected since the product was ordered as "new" and arrived with a standard plastic wrapping on the CD jacket.

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