The Wizard of Oz
“A World of Fantasy and Adventure”
Synopsis
L.Frank Baum's classic. Dorothy and her dog, Toto, are whisked away from their home in Kansas and find themselves in the magical land of Oz. While on her journey to find the Wizard, hoping he will help her to return home, Dorothy meets the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion. Together they destroy the Wicked Witch and make it to the Emerald City.
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Wizard of Oz
Type: Clip • Published 2016-05-12
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1991
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jim Simon
- Screenplay & Story
- Roger Scott Olsen
- Original Title
- The Wizard of Oz
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 25m
- Production Studios
- American Film Investment Corporation, Golden Films, Dai Won Animation Co. Ltd
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jim Simon
Roger Scott Olsen, L. Frank Baum
Jim Simon, Diane Eskenazi, Ron Layton
Department Leadership Roster
Jim Simon
Director
Jim Simon
Producer
Roger Scott Olsen
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Wizard of Oz
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What is The Wizard of Oz about?
L.Frank Baum's classic. Dorothy and her dog, Toto, are whisked away from their home in Kansas and find themselves in the magical land of Oz. While on her journey to find the Wizard, hoping he will help her to return home, Dorothy meets the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion. Together they destroy the Wicked Witch and make it to the Emerald City.
Who directed The Wizard of Oz?
The Wizard of Oz was directed by Jim Simon.
Who stars in The Wizard of Oz?
The principal cast of The Wizard of Oz includes Jim Cummings, Terri Hawkes, Candi Milo.
When was The Wizard of Oz released and how long is it?
The Wizard of Oz was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 25m.
Is The Wizard of Oz based on a book or true story?
The Wizard of Oz is adapted from the following source material: Book: "L. Frank Baum", Novel: "L. Frank Baum".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Wizard of Oz?
The Wizard of Oz holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).