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Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971)

โ€œIt's scrumdidilyumptious!โ€

7.5/10 ยท 4,097 votes 1h 40m g ComedyFantasyFamily

#8 of 28 films from 1971 #298 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Mel Stuart ยท Written by Roald Dahl, Leslie Bricusse, Anthony Newley

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Overview

When eccentric candy man Willy Wonka promises a lifetime supply of sweets and a tour of his chocolate factory to five lucky kids, penniless Charlie Bucket seeks the golden ticket that will make him a winner.

Cast

Gene Wilderas Willy Wonka
Jack Albertsonas Grandpa Joe
Peter Ostrumas Charlie
Nora Denneyas Mrs. Teevee
Roy Kinnearas Mr. Salt
Julie Dawn Coleas Veruca Salt
Paris Themmenas Mike Teevee
Denise Nickersonas Violet Beauregarde
Leonard Stoneas Mr. Beauregarde
Diana Sowleas Mrs. Bucket
Ursula Reitas Mrs. Gloop
Michael Bรถllneras Augustus Gloop
Aubrey Woodsas Bill
David Battleyas Mr. Turkentine

Facts

Release dateJune 29, 1971
Runtime100 min (1h 40m) โ€” shorter as the 1971 average of 111 min
GenresComedy, Fantasy, Family
LanguageEN
Budget$3,000,000
Box office$2,361,799 (0.8ร— budget)
IMDbtt0067992

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Questions

How long is Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory?
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Is Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.5/10 across 4,097 votes, which places it #8 of 28 films released in 1971 in this index (top 75%) and #298 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory?
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory was directed by Mel Stuart.
Who stars in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory?
Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka; Jack Albertson as Grandpa Joe; Peter Ostrum as Charlie; Nora Denney as Mrs. Teevee; Roy Kinnear as Mr. Salt; Julie Dawn Cole as Veruca Salt.
What is Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory rated?
It carries a g certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/56702.

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