The Emerald City of Oz
Synopsis
The enchantment of L. Frank Baum's classic "Wizard of Oz" books is captured in the exciting Emerald City of Oz, based on the sixth book in Baum's timeless series. The Nome King plots his revent against the Oz people, who narrowly defeated him in "Ozma of Oz." Working with the help of Guph, an invasion specialist, the Nome King and his troops tunnel under the Deadly Desert with the aim of enslaving the people of the Emerald City. Dorothy, the Tin Woodsman, the Scarecrow and their friends fear the worst, as Princess Ozma insists on finding a non-violent solution. Narrated by Margot Kidder, the Lightyear Wizard of Oz series was featured exclusively on HBO.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 4, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tim Reid
- Screenplay & Story
- Don Arioli, Elaine Gasco, Tim Reid, L. Frank Baum
- Original Title
- The Emerald City of Oz
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Saban Entertainment, HBO
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tim Reid
Don Arioli, Elaine Gasco, Tim Reid, L. Frank Baum
Ronald A. Weinberg, Micheline Charest, Tim Reid
Department Leadership Roster
Don Arioli
Writer
Ronald A. Weinberg
Producer
Tim Reid
Director
Tim Reid
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Emerald City of Oz
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What is The Emerald City of Oz about?
The enchantment of L. Frank Baum's classic "Wizard of Oz" books is captured in the exciting Emerald City of Oz, based on the sixth book in Baum's timeless series. The Nome King plots his revent against the Oz people, who narrowly defeated him in "Ozma of Oz." Working with the help of Guph, an invasion specialist, the Nome King and his troops tunnel under the Deadly Desert with the aim of enslaving the people of the Emerald City. Dorothy, the Tin Woodsman, the Scarecrow and their friends fear the worst, as Princess Ozma insists on finding a non-violent solution. Narrated by Margot Kidder, the Lightyear Wizard of Oz series was featured exclusively on HBO.
Who directed The Emerald City of Oz?
The Emerald City of Oz was directed by Tim Reid.
Who stars in The Emerald City of Oz?
The principal cast of The Emerald City of Oz includes Margot Kidder, Morgan Hallett, George Morris, Richard Dumont, Neil Shee.
When was The Emerald City of Oz released and how long is it?
The Emerald City of Oz was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Is The Emerald City of Oz based on a book or true story?
The Emerald City of Oz is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "L. Frank Baum".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Emerald City of Oz?
The Emerald City of Oz holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).