In Search of Oz
Synopsis
BBC 2 produced this documentary on the Oz books of L. Frank Baum and the films and fantasies that they inspired, particularly the first book `The Wonderful Wizard of Oz'. Includes clips from the several silent film versions of the stories produced by Baum that have survived as well as the 1939 film with Judy Garland, and interviews with such enthusiasts as Salman Rushdie, Gore Vidal, Ray Bradbury, Geoffrey Ryman and Nora Ephron.
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- Director
- Brian Skeet
- Original Title
- In Search of Oz
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- BBC
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What is In Search of Oz about?
BBC 2 produced this documentary on the Oz books of L. Frank Baum and the films and fantasies that they inspired, particularly the first book `The Wonderful Wizard of Oz'. Includes clips from the several silent film versions of the stories produced by Baum that have survived as well as the 1939 film with Judy Garland, and interviews with such enthusiasts as Salman Rushdie, Gore Vidal, Ray Bradbury, Geoffrey Ryman and Nora Ephron.
Who directed In Search of Oz?
In Search of Oz was directed by Brian Skeet.
Who stars in In Search of Oz?
The principal cast of In Search of Oz includes Robert A. Baum Jr., Ray Bradbury, Martha Coolidge, Gore Vidal.
When was In Search of Oz released and how long is it?
In Search of Oz was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.