The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Synopsis
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is an imaginative, feature-length animated film, faithfully adaptied from the classic book by L. Frank Baum. In this brand new version, the limitations of live action film are transcended by fanciful full animation and whimsical narration. This version of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz contains scenes from the book not included in the MGM movie. The Lightyear Wizard of Oz series was featured exclusively on HBO. Now reacquaint your family with some of the best loved characters ever to dance the yellow brick road and into your heart in this colorful, timeless adventure.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tim Reid
- Screenplay & Story
- Tim Reid, Don Arioli, Elaine Gasco, L. Frank Baum
- Original Title
- The Wonderful Wizard 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
Tim Reid, Don Arioli, Elaine Gasco, L. Frank Baum
Ronald A. Weinberg, Micheline Charest
Department Leadership Roster
Ronald A. Weinberg
Producer
Tim Reid
Director
Tim Reid
Writer
Don Arioli
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
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What is The Wonderful Wizard of Oz about?
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is an imaginative, feature-length animated film, faithfully adaptied from the classic book by L. Frank Baum. In this brand new version, the limitations of live action film are transcended by fanciful full animation and whimsical narration. This version of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz contains scenes from the book not included in the MGM movie. The Lightyear Wizard of Oz series was featured exclusively on HBO. Now reacquaint your family with some of the best loved characters ever to dance the yellow brick road and into your heart in this colorful, timeless adventure.
Who directed The Wonderful Wizard of Oz?
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz was directed by Tim Reid.
Who stars in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz?
The principal cast of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz includes Morgan Hallett, George Morris, Neil Shee, Margot Kidder, Richard Dumont.
When was The Wonderful Wizard of Oz released and how long is it?
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Is The Wonderful Wizard of Oz based on a book or true story?
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "L. Frank Baum".