Oz
“A Rock 'n' Roll Road Movie”
Synopsis
Teenage groupie Dorothy rides with a small-time rock band when, suddenly, the van runs off the road, and she hits her head. She awakes in a fantasy world as gritty and realistic as her own and learns that her arrival killed a young thug. A gay clothier, Glyn the Good Fairy, gifts her a pair of red heels as a reward to help her see the last concert of the Wizard, an androgynous glam rocker. As she's pursued by the late thug's lecherous brother, she befriends a brainless surfer, a heartless mechanic, and a cowardly biker.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Oz - Australian Theatrical Trailer | Miami Fox Streaming
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-09-02
Top Cast
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Joy Dunstan
Dorothy
Graham Matters
Wally / The Wizard / Record Salesman / Tram Conductor / Doorman / Face at Party
Bruce Spence
Bass Player / Surfie
Michael Carman
Drummer / Mechanic
Gary Waddell
Guitarist / Bikie
Robin Ramsay
Good Fairy
Paula Maxwell
Jane
Ned Kelly
Bouncer / Truckie
Lorraine West
Waitress
Beris Underhill
Receptionist
Russell Thompson
1st Gay
Gino Lattore
2nd Gay
Roland Bonnet
Manager
Jim Slade
Promoter
Martin Allen
1st Boy at Dance
Alan Pentland
2nd Boy at Dance
Neil McColl
3rd Boy at Dance
Phil Motherwell
1st Truckie's Mate
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 14, 1977
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$150K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chris Löfvén
- Screenplay & Story
- Chris Löfvén, L. Frank Baum
- Original Score
- Ross Wilson
- Original Title
- Oz
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Budget
- $150K
- Production Studios
- Count Features, Australian Film Commission, B.E.F. Film Distributors
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chris Löfvén
Chris Löfvén, L. Frank Baum
Ross Wilson
Vincent Monton, Dan Burstall
Les Luxford
Chris Löfvén, Lyne Helms
Department Leadership Roster
Chris Löfvén
Director
Ross Wilson
Original Music Composer
Chris Löfvén
Writer
Chris Löfvén
Producer
Dan Burstall
Director of Photography
Les Luxford
Editor
Robbie Perkins
Production Design
Lyne Helms
Producer
Graham Mathrick
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Oz
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What is Oz about?
Teenage groupie Dorothy rides with a small-time rock band when, suddenly, the van runs off the road, and she hits her head. She awakes in a fantasy world as gritty and realistic as her own and learns that her arrival killed a young thug. A gay clothier, Glyn the Good Fairy, gifts her a pair of red heels as a reward to help her see the last concert of the Wizard, an androgynous glam rocker. As she's pursued by the late thug's lecherous brother, she befriends a brainless surfer, a heartless mechanic, and a cowardly biker.
Who directed Oz?
Oz was directed by Chris Löfvén.
Who stars in Oz?
The principal cast of Oz includes Joy Dunstan, Graham Matters, Bruce Spence, Michael Carman, Gary Waddell.
When was Oz released and how long is it?
Oz was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Oz?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Oz was composed by Ross Wilson.
Is Oz based on a book or true story?
Oz is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "L. Frank Baum".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Oz?
Oz holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).