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Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
A movie directed by Mel Stuart
A wry and amusing musical about a world famous candymaker who hides five golden tickets in candy bars for five lucky children. Young, good-natured Charlie (Peter Ostrum) wins one of the tickets hidden amongst thousands of Wonka chocolate bars. What have … see full wiki
Cast:
Aubrey Woods,
Roy Kinnear,
Jack Albertson,
Günter Meisner,
Gene Wilder,
David Battley,
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Director:
Mel Stuart
Genre:
Comedy,
Family,
Fantasy,
Music,
Musical,
Sci-Fi
Release Date:
1971, June 30, 1971
MPAA Rating:
G
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First of all, I will not try to compare the Gene Wilder version with the book. Never read the book, so have no preconceived notitions. I was eight when the movie first came out, and actually went to see it. Don't remember too much about the experience, except the film seemed ENDLESS and boring. About eight years ago, we rented it for our then 9 year old son. Didn't make it to the end...boring. Saw it again last night on DVD. Lovely transfer, decent sound, … more
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Gene Wilder is one of my favorite comedians. It seems to take so little effort to make us all laugh at his antics. He plays an excellent Wonka that has a walking cain even more deadlier than the Riddler's. At my age (a near firm 19) I get eye brows when I say I, yes, *Love* Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. I have worn out several copies, and borrowed and rented it endlessly....so yes...I have a problem. But here is where the good news comes in. DVD. It's here! Join the wanka-visioned, wanka-tania, … more
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