Lion of Oz
“A circus lion finds himself in a magical land where he becomes the leader of a journey to stop the Wicked Witch of the East, a task which may lead him to loose a part of himself.”
Synopsis
The Cowardly Lion, of the Omaha Circus and close friends with balloonist Oscar Diggs, is swept away to the Land of Oz, where he—and a number of new friends—cross paths with the Wicked Witch of the East, who seeks the mysterious Flower of Oz.
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Lion of Oz | Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-11-05
Top Cast
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Henry Beckman
Narrator (voice)
Dom DeLuise
Oscar Diggs (voice)
Gerard Plunkett
Oak Tree (voice)
Jason Priestley
Lion (voice)
Lynn Redgrave
Wicked Witch of the East (voice)
Miklos Perlus
Sunbeam (voice)
Eleanor Noble
Moonbeam (voice)
Elizabeth Robertson
Starburst (voice)
Scott McNeil
Gloom (voice)
Bobcat Goldthwait
Silly Ozbul (voice)
Jane Horrocks
Wimsik (voice)
Tim Curry
Captain Fitzgerald (voice)
Kathy Griffin
Caroline (voice)
Peter Kelamis
Tog (voice)
Don Brown
Pin Cushion (voice)
Maxine Miller
Seamstress (voice)
Sonja Ball
(voice)
Tedd Dillon
(voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 26, 2000
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tim Deacon
- Screenplay & Story
- Roger S. Baum, Cliff Ruby, Elana Lesser, L. Frank Baum
- Original Score
- Jennifer Wilson
- Original Title
- Lion of Oz
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- CinéGroupe, Lionsgate, Sony Wonder
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tim Deacon
Roger S. Baum, Cliff Ruby, Elana Lesser, L. Frank Baum
Jennifer Wilson
Claudette Duff
Michel Lemire, Loris Kramer, Jacques Pettigrew
Department Leadership Roster
Tim Deacon
Director
Cliff Ruby
Writer
Elana Lesser
Writer
Michel Lemire
Producer
Jennifer Wilson
Original Music Composer
Claudette Duff
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all ages.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lion of Oz
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lion of Oz about?
The Cowardly Lion, of the Omaha Circus and close friends with balloonist Oscar Diggs, is swept away to the Land of Oz, where he—and a number of new friends—cross paths with the Wicked Witch of the East, who seeks the mysterious Flower of Oz.
Who directed Lion of Oz?
Lion of Oz was directed by Tim Deacon.
Who stars in Lion of Oz?
The principal cast of Lion of Oz includes Henry Beckman, Dom DeLuise, Gerard Plunkett, Jason Priestley, Lynn Redgrave.
When was Lion of Oz released and how long is it?
Lion of Oz was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for Lion of Oz?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lion of Oz was composed by Jennifer Wilson.
Is Lion of Oz based on a book or true story?
Lion of Oz is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Roger S. Baum", Novel: "L. Frank Baum".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lion of Oz?
Lion of Oz holds official age classifications: CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).