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Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

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Wonka

Remake:

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Original title

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

Year

1971

Running time

98 min.

Country

United States

Director

Mel Stuart

Screenwriter

Roald Dahl. Novel: Roald Dahl

Cast

Music

Leslie Bricusse, Anthony Newley

Cinematography

Arthur Ibbetson

Producer

Paramount Pictures. Distributor: Warner Home Video

Genre

Comedy. Musical. Kids | Family-friendly. Cult Movie

Movie Groups

Roald Dahl Adaptations | Willy Wonka

Synopsis

Willy Wonka is an eccentric candy maker who starts a contest offering a factory tour to five lucky winners who find a golden ticket in their Wonka bars. One of them is Charlie Bucket, an impoverished, but good natured, child who hopes for a better future for himself, his mother and his four grandparents. The other four winners are nasty obnoxious and bratty children.

Rankings Position

#3 Best Live-Action Children's Movies
#88 Best Musical Movies

Awards: 1971: Nominated for Oscar: Best Original Song of la OST

1971: Golden Globes: Nominated for Best Actor - Comedy/Musical (Gene Wilder)

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