Wiz on Down the Road

NR
0h 13m
1978
5 /10 (1)

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.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 1978-01-01

Top Billed Cast

Rob Cohen

Self - Producer

Sidney Lumet

Self - Director

Michael Jackson

Scarecrow

Quincy Jones

Self - Music Arranger / Emerald City Gold Pianist

Diana Ross

Dorothy

Ted Ross

Lion

Nipsey Russell

Tinman

Marvin Miller

Narrator (voice) (uncredited)

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