I was working at Motown at Universal Studios while this was being made in New York, so was seeing dailies coming back every day via transcontinental pouch.
Terrific sets...but the movie bombed because I think Diana Ross was too old to be convincing as Dorothy. Too bad. Michael Jackson is terrific, though. Deserves a revival in 3D.
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This movie was great, Michael was great but he is not the entire movie. It is a wonderful way beyond its years movie, with him in it or not. Its really sad how some people think their opinions matter. Cyber courage pretty stupid and pathetic...enjoy this film and stay focused on the art not what the people in it may or may not have done...
Which is better ease on down the road or were off 2 c the wizard that's some fuck up shit if you vote were off to c the gosh damn wizard we know where the fuck y'all going why sing it 10 trillion times the wiz is funky and gives you something to groove to
Well I think it's very wrong that y'all would dis a movie like this some people like this movie and don't care what y'all think I think y'all don't like it brace of the black people when ever it comes to black people not just white people but almost everyone wants to jump our case but when we jump on white people case they gotta get the whole freaking goverment on us damn! Respect this movie watch I bet none of watch it and want to judge it learn from it
@Galden172007 how you no where MJ is you can always repent from the things you do and no one nos if the story of him rapeing the child is even true so I thinks very rude of you to say that maybe of you don't like him so much don't watch his videos don't say anything about him if it's not nice you really should have respect of him because he held his head high after all the lies ppl told about him!
...And if all those 'Oz' adaptations weren't enough, Andrew Lloyd Webber is preparing a new original musical with all new songs called "The Wizard of Oz". I keep up with this stuff because I am a HUGE 'Oz' fan and I can appreciate all of the diversity of these versions.
The critics don't know what they're talking about--this movie is something special, vibrant, and beautiful. In my opinion, the only reason why people attack it is because the film's a unique all-Black production and is beloved by African-Americans. I LOVE this movie!
it's an interpretation of The Wizard of Oz, and there are many interpretations of a particular plot/premise. A wonderful all-Black production of a show which originally was set within a Polish family and written by White author, Phillip Yordan, is "Anna Lucasta"; similar premise, and characterizations but interpreted through the prism of Black culture & experience which made for an intruiging original play and later film in 1958. Both "The Wiz" and "The Wizard of Oz" have merit.
...Other interpretations of the Wizard of Oz have been made with white casts and I see none of the savage attacks upon them that I've seen with the critics towards "The Wiz". "Wicked" the novel by Gregory Maguire and the following musical has been in general, applauded and enjoyed by 'Oz' fans. "Tin Man" was another interpretation, far more loosely based on the L. Frank Baum storyline than "The Wiz", actually. "Return To Oz" was yet ANOTHER interpretation of this fantasy land and its characters.
@RETROGEMS lol So what if I said a bunch of black people...why does that matter? If a black person says a bunch of white people is that rude? BTW I didn't watch the movie :) only about 8 seconds of it. Besides michael jackson is burning in hell beacuse he was an unrepentant sinner who molested little boys.
I don't say things like a "bunch of white people" when I am referring to films that have white casts...oh wait a minute, most movies BY DEFAULT have all-white casts!
Yes this movie makes people want to get up and dance...want to move...it's "groovy" as someone stated. But take a look at the characters-I think the actors portray the spirit of the characters more real than in the original. They are both classics-each of a different era.
On another note- Why is it that every time Caucasian people want to compliment "black culture" they note the fun in it The "fun" stemmed from struggle...comment on that.
what are people talking about??? i'm ashamed and shocked by the bad and racist comments here! i'm jewish and i love black culture and almost everything about it! the music is totally awsome and with no offence, much better then the soundtrack of the classical movie starring Judy Garlend, which is great also but less groovy and curtainly doesn't quite makes you wanna dance...this version is totally fun!!!
@kobipbip.....thank you!!! We have to realize that ignorance is and will always be alive as long as the devil and evil exist. Ignorance cannot be reasoned with, therefore it's not worth wasting any of your valuable time replying back.
@kobipbip From one Jew to another, this movie sucks in comparison to the Judy Garlend movie, and you being Jewish doesn't mean anything in terms of your opinion.
@Volf99 i guess you didn't get why i wrote i'm jewish-it has nothing to do with my taste in music, movies or anything else. i may well be a budhist/a christian/ a muslim, i didn't mean it like that, i was only trying to answer those who wrote all the racist comments, and for that metter only-i pointed out that i happen to be a white jewish man who loves "black" culture and loves this film's soundtrack.
@dramakid95 How the heck is wizard of oz ruined? it is not ruined, Its still in one piece and its still showing on tv. Besides ppl are selling Wizard of oz merchandise.
iHavee This'xss Movie . ! iLove Itt Soo Much . ! Its'xss Sooo Funny &Ndd Cutee , i Luv Thee Part Wen The Tin Man Was Singing " What Would I Do( If i Could Feel)" , &ndd Wen He Sings " TelL Me WHat" , &Ndd These 3 LilL Heads Sing "What" , &ndd The SCarecrow(Michael) Turns Around AlL Scared To Find Out WEre The Noise Came From , &ndd Then He Turns Back Arround Likee Nothing Happened :D
In my opinion this version was way better that the other. The Wiz actually made me want to get up and dance ^-^ the Wizard of Oz was good also though.
I found new copies on DVD for only $3, so I bought three, one for me, one for my best friend, and one for my sister, and wouldn't you know it, my copy gets stolen. Now I just have it on a flash drive..oh well.
Diana Ross is a little too outrageous in this film at some points... but at others she is very tender and spot on. The rest of the cast is fantastic and the sets/scenery are jaw-dropping. Some great music too. This will always be a favorite.
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@eccentricdiamond49 Well, this was made in the 70s, so the afro look she was wearing was in...and in this one Dorothy is a school teacher. They were gonna have Stephanie Mills, the original Dorothy from the first Broadway production of the wiz, play Dorothy but Diana got the role instead. And yes, MJ rocks! I love this movie though
@eccentricdiamond49 Oh, okay. I liked Diana in this movie, the only things I didn't like were that she whined too much and acted too timid. And the subway scene still scares me no matter how many times I watch this. But I love the emerald city scene!
I've always loved this movie as a child and still love it today. I wonder if it would have been better had the producers stuck to their guns and used the original Dorothy (Stephanie Mills) instead of Diana Ross. She seriously lobbied for this role. She just seemed to old for the role. She said "Dorothy" was "ageless". I don't know about that.
This movie is great! Its so funny!! I love all of the music!! Michael and diana did so great!! This is definitly one of my fav michael jackson events!
Amazing how movie trailers from the 70s were so choppy! I wish celebrity status wouldn't have gone to Michael Jacksons head, because he was an amazing song writer and choreographer. he will be missed, but never forgotten!!!
@chykymunky u think it went to his head?? if u watch interviews...he was the most humble person and he was gental and sweet. he was nicer then ALOT of people i know and they aren't incredibly famos, id say that it hardly went to his head.
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creatorofsound80 3 weeks ago
WE MET THE WIZARD???
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BLACKWATCHTV 1 month ago
Wait, so it's tje Wizard of Oz... but black?
gamenutt5 1 month ago
family guy sended me here
madvonvanity69 1 month ago
Go head dina ross
204247365 2 months ago
I like this even I was not born in 1900s I was born 2001 but get down the road
204247365 2 months ago 6
A guy who played the trumpet for the music in this movie came to our school at an assembly.
Our school is poor. Very,very poor.
zeldafanful 2 months ago
When my mom told me there was a version of "The Wizard of Oz" with Michael Jackson as the scarecrow, I thought she was joking.
GameKeeper28 2 months ago
I was working at Motown at Universal Studios while this was being made in New York, so was seeing dailies coming back every day via transcontinental pouch.
Terrific sets...but the movie bombed because I think Diana Ross was too old to be convincing as Dorothy. Too bad. Michael Jackson is terrific, though. Deserves a revival in 3D.
quicktime55 2 months ago
@quicktime55 Do you know the date of the New York premiere for the movie?
Aariyan096 1 month ago
0:19 she kinda looks like a fish.
narutolover9055 3 months ago
Kinda creepy that everyone involved on this film but Dianna Ross are dead now...
RyoNeko48 3 months ago
@RyoNeko48 what so creepy about it? Death it happens lol better get used to it.
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ProPlayersPokerClub 3 months ago
Seems a bit disturbing actually!
junkyturd 3 months ago
The Waz
MrLaxdude89 4 months ago
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I LOVE THIS MOVIE I SEEN IT YESTERDAY FOR THE FIRST TIME. I LOVE MICHAEL AND HIS SONGS.
Suzy487 4 months ago
I LOVE THIS MOVIE I SEEN IT YESTERDAY FOR THE FIRST TIME. I LOVE MICHAEL AND HIS SONGS.
Suzy487 4 months ago
The Nizzard of Ozz
comedybenj 4 months ago
Sadly, I've never seen this. I've always wanted to. After seeing this trailer I now have no excuse. It looks awesome! =D
ElDuffeSanchez 4 months ago
this is just kinda the "black" way of the wizard of oz.
ladeschenes 6 months ago
@ladeschenes That's kind of the premise, yeah.
ratchet1215 4 months ago
Wiz Khalifa
OoOWachimaOoO 6 months ago
This movie was great, Michael was great but he is not the entire movie. It is a wonderful way beyond its years movie, with him in it or not. Its really sad how some people think their opinions matter. Cyber courage pretty stupid and pathetic...enjoy this film and stay focused on the art not what the people in it may or may not have done...
#ignorantpeopleareawasteofair
OneSexxiRaiderChick 6 months ago
Jeez this brings back so many memories. I was 6 years old when I saw this in the theater.
Apsu72 7 months ago
Which is better ease on down the road or were off 2 c the wizard that's some fuck up shit if you vote were off to c the gosh damn wizard we know where the fuck y'all going why sing it 10 trillion times the wiz is funky and gives you something to groove to
madessy22 7 months ago
Well I think it's very wrong that y'all would dis a movie like this some people like this movie and don't care what y'all think I think y'all don't like it brace of the black people when ever it comes to black people not just white people but almost everyone wants to jump our case but when we jump on white people case they gotta get the whole freaking goverment on us damn! Respect this movie watch I bet none of watch it and want to judge it learn from it
madessy22 7 months ago
@Galden172007 how you no where MJ is you can always repent from the things you do and no one nos if the story of him rapeing the child is even true so I thinks very rude of you to say that maybe of you don't like him so much don't watch his videos don't say anything about him if it's not nice you really should have respect of him because he held his head high after all the lies ppl told about him!
madessy22 7 months ago
...And if all those 'Oz' adaptations weren't enough, Andrew Lloyd Webber is preparing a new original musical with all new songs called "The Wizard of Oz". I keep up with this stuff because I am a HUGE 'Oz' fan and I can appreciate all of the diversity of these versions.
RETROGEMS 8 months ago
The critics don't know what they're talking about--this movie is something special, vibrant, and beautiful. In my opinion, the only reason why people attack it is because the film's a unique all-Black production and is beloved by African-Americans. I LOVE this movie!
RETROGEMS 8 months ago
@RETROGEMS It's not "unique" its a blatent copy of the Wizard of Oz. Nothing more.
Volf99 8 months ago
@Volf99
it's an interpretation of The Wizard of Oz, and there are many interpretations of a particular plot/premise. A wonderful all-Black production of a show which originally was set within a Polish family and written by White author, Phillip Yordan, is "Anna Lucasta"; similar premise, and characterizations but interpreted through the prism of Black culture & experience which made for an intruiging original play and later film in 1958. Both "The Wiz" and "The Wizard of Oz" have merit.
RETROGEMS 8 months ago
...Other interpretations of the Wizard of Oz have been made with white casts and I see none of the savage attacks upon them that I've seen with the critics towards "The Wiz". "Wicked" the novel by Gregory Maguire and the following musical has been in general, applauded and enjoyed by 'Oz' fans. "Tin Man" was another interpretation, far more loosely based on the L. Frank Baum storyline than "The Wiz", actually. "Return To Oz" was yet ANOTHER interpretation of this fantasy land and its characters.
RETROGEMS 8 months ago
...Black people have the right to adapt, interpret and have fun with established pop culture like everyone else.
RETROGEMS 8 months ago 12
@RETROGEMS lol So what if I said a bunch of black people...why does that matter? If a black person says a bunch of white people is that rude? BTW I didn't watch the movie :) only about 8 seconds of it. Besides michael jackson is burning in hell beacuse he was an unrepentant sinner who molested little boys.
Galden172007 8 months ago
@Galden172007
I don't say things like a "bunch of white people" when I am referring to films that have white casts...oh wait a minute, most movies BY DEFAULT have all-white casts!
RETROGEMS 8 months ago
Yes this movie makes people want to get up and dance...want to move...it's "groovy" as someone stated. But take a look at the characters-I think the actors portray the spirit of the characters more real than in the original. They are both classics-each of a different era.
On another note- Why is it that every time Caucasian people want to compliment "black culture" they note the fun in it The "fun" stemmed from struggle...comment on that.
curlsofazul 8 months ago
@JhomasE-Yes I Felt That Stephanie Mills Should Have Played The Role Since She Played Dorothy On Broadway!
1blackmass 8 months ago
Why all of this racism? Im black and i think this is ass but that white shit sucks to so u cant say the blacks ruined it so stfu!!!
wheels2brown 8 months ago
@wheels2brown lol, the fuck are you talkin about?
coolman5242 8 months ago
@wheels2brown No racism- this movie just sucks in comparison to the original, period.
Volf99 8 months ago
Michael Jackson RIP , but i'm sorry, this is the trashiest thing i've ever seen
danableful 8 months ago
I LOVE THIS MOOOVIIIEEE I bought it at the mall it was the last one on the shelf i was like WOOOP!!!!!!!!
candyqueenify 8 months ago
Back when Michael still looked human.
mindsaglowin 9 months ago
what are people talking about??? i'm ashamed and shocked by the bad and racist comments here! i'm jewish and i love black culture and almost everything about it! the music is totally awsome and with no offence, much better then the soundtrack of the classical movie starring Judy Garlend, which is great also but less groovy and curtainly doesn't quite makes you wanna dance...this version is totally fun!!!
kobipbip 9 months ago
@kobipbip.....thank you!!! We have to realize that ignorance is and will always be alive as long as the devil and evil exist. Ignorance cannot be reasoned with, therefore it's not worth wasting any of your valuable time replying back.
favorlucky7 8 months ago
@kobipbip From one Jew to another, this movie sucks in comparison to the Judy Garlend movie, and you being Jewish doesn't mean anything in terms of your opinion.
Volf99 8 months ago
@Volf99 i guess you didn't get why i wrote i'm jewish-it has nothing to do with my taste in music, movies or anything else. i may well be a budhist/a christian/ a muslim, i didn't mean it like that, i was only trying to answer those who wrote all the racist comments, and for that metter only-i pointed out that i happen to be a white jewish man who loves "black" culture and loves this film's soundtrack.
kobipbip 8 months ago
@bowtomyskill dude u don't have 2 be all racist like that a lot of my white friends watch this movie
taytaykingofpopfan 9 months ago
lol....a bunch of black people steal a movie and make it retarded... rock on.
Galden172007 9 months ago
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RETROGEMS 8 months ago
I got this movie on lazer disc...and its framed on my wall...The best movie in the 70's
Cognetto 9 months ago
They ruined The WIzard of Oz with this motown crap and now they're doing the same with Annie!
dramakid95 9 months ago
@dramakid95 How the heck is wizard of oz ruined? it is not ruined, Its still in one piece and its still showing on tv. Besides ppl are selling Wizard of oz merchandise.
AnsaNail 9 months ago
I saw this move when I was nine when it came out. It was packed. We were the only white people there. We didn't care. We wanted to see it.
MrDasher01 9 months ago
I can put the movie on youtube if anybody wants?
Brookieexox 10 months ago
@Brookieexox hell yeah ill be waiting
babybella000 9 months ago
@Brookieexox ...please do. I'll be waiting.
favorlucky7 8 months ago
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I just watched this movie this Easter Sunday and it was brilliant
DannyLovesOregon 10 months ago
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@DannyLovesOregon
I have no idea why someone marked your comment as 'spam' but I just UNmarked it. I totally agree-this is a great movie!
RETROGEMS 8 months ago
critics & the public took a WIZ on this
rosskstar 10 months ago
where can i watch to full movie onliine ? i cant find it anywhere !!!!
Breezykamsushi 10 months ago
Michael is good looking with that nose...
AnnHan001 10 months ago
People only still remember this movie because of Michael Jackson lol
YupItzDesyy 10 months ago
RIP Michael Jackson and Sidney Lumet (director)
saanzacs 10 months ago
iHavee This'xss Movie . ! iLove Itt Soo Much . ! Its'xss Sooo Funny &Ndd Cutee , i Luv Thee Part Wen The Tin Man Was Singing " What Would I Do( If i Could Feel)" , &ndd Wen He Sings " TelL Me WHat" , &Ndd These 3 LilL Heads Sing "What" , &ndd The SCarecrow(Michael) Turns Around AlL Scared To Find Out WEre The Noise Came From , &ndd Then He Turns Back Arround Likee Nothing Happened :D
TheAbcdefg4u 10 months ago
In my opinion this version was way better that the other. The Wiz actually made me want to get up and dance ^-^ the Wizard of Oz was good also though.
iiMakeChuEmo 11 months ago
WHICH WAS THE MICHAEL AGE ON THIS MOVIE?
MICHAEL NEED DO MORE JOBS LIKE THIS KIND. IS WONDERFULL.
IS MORE ENTERTAINING THIS KIND JOBS,CAUSE HE DANCE LIKE A DANCER. DON'T LIKE MICHAEL JACSON, THE SUPER STAR ,THE KING OF POP.
THE KING IS THE KING, NOTHING TO SAY. IS FINE.
BUT LOOK MICHAEL OUT OFF OF MICHAEL JACKSON? IS WOOOW!!!
ARDLPATEAMO 11 months ago
I found new copies on DVD for only $3, so I bought three, one for me, one for my best friend, and one for my sister, and wouldn't you know it, my copy gets stolen. Now I just have it on a flash drive..oh well.
LadyLotus74 11 months ago
i dont care what they say, If the streets of down time new york were lined with gold they wouldnt be that way for long
GearShotgun 1 year ago
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i sorry bad movie i sorry =( i sorry say bad movie i love Michael Jackson rip
COD3andCF 1 year ago
Well I got direct tv so I really don't know but wallmart got them for 9 bucks
MrWilliewill313 1 year ago
looks good
only257 1 year ago
Stu228 it was on tv 101 lol but a great movie an I grab the DVD from wallmart
MrWilliewill313 1 year ago
I'm watching it now on tv one it's a great movie for me an my little ones we love it
MrWilliewill313 1 year ago
@MrWilliewill313 lol did you see it on BET too?
Stu228 1 year ago
@MrWilliewill313 i don't have tv one where else is it on?
only257 1 year ago
Diana Ross is a little too outrageous in this film at some points... but at others she is very tender and spot on. The rest of the cast is fantastic and the sets/scenery are jaw-dropping. Some great music too. This will always be a favorite.
bigstereo 1 year ago
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so niggers had to up an ruin the wizard of oz too.... wow...
thetrashman11 1 year ago
@thetrashman11 Your user name correctly identifies the type of person you are, your social status and occupation. The number 11 at the end represents what grade you dropped out of high school.
cyntem1972 1 year ago 2
@thetrashman11 wow really doe
buttaman1924 1 year ago
somebody should upload the whole movie
101candyman 1 year ago
@ChristinePascual97 its a wonderful movie.its easy to find. it runs on cable sometimes TVONE channel
rellenoz 1 year ago
@rellenoz TVOne's currently playing the Blu-Ray version on their hi-def channel.
If you have HD digital cable, the film will be a whole new experience from any other format in which you've ever seen it previously.
The film's soundtrack's FINALLY as good as the CD version, too.
TheReturnOfStephan1 1 year ago
SUCH an underrated movie!!! So brilliant!
rellenoz 1 year ago
this is a classic much better than the wizard of oz
ahseka25 1 year ago
Diana Ross was way too old for this part and wtf is with her hair? They could have made her look slightly attractive..
I love Michael!!! He's just beautiful
eccentricdiamond49 1 year ago
@eccentricdiamond49 Well, this was made in the 70s, so the afro look she was wearing was in...and in this one Dorothy is a school teacher. They were gonna have Stephanie Mills, the original Dorothy from the first Broadway production of the wiz, play Dorothy but Diana got the role instead. And yes, MJ rocks! I love this movie though
smercuryfangrl9 1 year ago
@smercuryfangrl9 Yes I know all this :)
I'm going to buy a copy of this film today I think :p
eccentricdiamond49 1 year ago
@eccentricdiamond49 Oh, okay. I liked Diana in this movie, the only things I didn't like were that she whined too much and acted too timid. And the subway scene still scares me no matter how many times I watch this. But I love the emerald city scene!
smercuryfangrl9 1 year ago 2
I've always loved this movie as a child and still love it today. I wonder if it would have been better had the producers stuck to their guns and used the original Dorothy (Stephanie Mills) instead of Diana Ross. She seriously lobbied for this role. She just seemed to old for the role. She said "Dorothy" was "ageless". I don't know about that.
JhomasE 1 year ago
No WONDER IT FLOPPED, the trailer sucked. it did't even try to surprise the audience. To me, it ran as if the music was the catch.
Id rather see humor in contrast to the Wizzard of Oz,
XrisSmiles 1 year ago
This movie was a major flop when it was first released.
kittygrrlhk 1 year ago
@kittygrrlhk Yeah, but it has sustained the test of time. That makes it quite the success. This is my favorite movie of all time.
LANORDA9 1 year ago
what he forgot ... was a heart .... that´s sad
moonjulia1988 1 year ago
where can i see the full movie? plzz
lamyn95 1 year ago
i love the wiz
moonjulia1988 1 year ago
It's a very good movie!! :) Michael is a good actor!!!! and he's so adorable :)
KathleenM1986 1 year ago 3
man play the whole movie for the membering of michael please
BIDDLYDR 1 year ago
actually he was 20.
i love michaelllllllllllll<3333333333
rip♥♥
Hollica89 1 year ago
my drama class is doing this as our class play im a munchkin!
chongolicous 1 year ago 3
@chongolicous Good Luck!
LadiiTwizzler990 1 year ago
Michael<3333
He was only 19 in this movie..
EdwardCullenBabe95 1 year ago 3
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one of the worst films ever made
W0RSTFILMSEVER 1 year ago
Michael Jackson is the best...
bakuganization 2 years ago 46
This movie is great! Its so funny!! I love all of the music!! Michael and diana did so great!! This is definitly one of my fav michael jackson events!
koolgalsingtactomg 2 years ago 34
Amazing how movie trailers from the 70s were so choppy! I wish celebrity status wouldn't have gone to Michael Jacksons head, because he was an amazing song writer and choreographer. he will be missed, but never forgotten!!!
chykymunky 2 years ago 2
@chykymunky Celebrity status never did go to his head...if anything he was the most humble and quiet of the Jackson family and Janet and Tito....
LadiiTwizzler990 1 year ago
@chykymunky u think it went to his head?? if u watch interviews...he was the most humble person and he was gental and sweet. he was nicer then ALOT of people i know and they aren't incredibly famos, id say that it hardly went to his head.
shayshaynakamura 1 year ago
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i remember taking a wiz after this came out, niggers always ruin everything
gillman47 2 years ago
After all, I saw this film trailer! THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS, Tryani!!! :)))))
MARUSEI1123 2 years ago