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Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

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Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
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G,1hr 38min
Genres:
Family,Sci-Fi,Musical,Comedy
Released:
June 30, 1971
Director:
Mel Stuart
Distributor:
Paramount Pictures
Starring:
Gene Wilder, Jack Albertson, Peter Ostrum  ...more
Exclusive DVD extra: "The Factory"
Synopsis: Promoted as a family musical by Paramount Pictures, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory is more of a black comedy, perversely faithful to the spirit of Roald Dahl's original book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka (Gene Wilder) stages a contest by hiding five golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whoever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy. Four of the five winning children ... Full Synopsis
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Lucia Bozzola, AMG Review
As dark and sweet as the titular confection, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971) overcame a lackluster theatrical release to become an adored black comedy/musical and family classic. Scripted by Roald Dahl from his children's book (with an uncredited rewrite by David Seltzer), director Mel Stuart and set designer Harper Goff rendered the adventure a psychedelically colored trip through a candy ... Full Review
Featured Cast
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Gene Wilder
Willy Wonka
Jack Albertson
Grandpa Joe
Peter Ostrum
Charlie
Roy Kinnear
Mr. Salt
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