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Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971)

G ★ 7.5/10 100 min Family, Fantasy, Comedy United States English
Director: Mel Stuart
Screenplay by: Roald Dahl
Book: Roald Dahl
Lyricists: Anthony Newley, Leslie Bricusse
Writers: Leslie Bricusse, Anthony Newley
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Description

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.

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Top Cast

Gene Wilder
Gene Wilder Willy Wonka
Jack Albertson
Jack Albertson Grandpa Joe
Peter Ostrum
Peter Ostrum Charlie Bucket
Roy Kinnear
Roy Kinnear Mr. Salt
Julie Dawn Cole
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Leonard Stone
Leonard Stone Mr. Beauregarde
Denise Nickerson
Denise Nickerson Violet Beauregarde
Nora Denney
Nora Denney Mrs. Teevee

Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory Appears on 11 Curated Movie Lists

Canon Institutions

1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die (2024)
1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die #482
Movies Approved By The Church Of Satan
Church of Satan #95
National Film Registry
National Film Registry #803

Critic Curated

Entertainment Weeklys Top 50 Cult Movies
Entertainment Weekly #25
Entertainment Weekly’s 55 Essential Movies Kids Must Experience (Before they turn 13)
Entertainment Weekly #29
Indiewire's 65 Best Musical Movies Of All Time
IndieWire #39
Popmatters 100 Essential Male Film Performances
PopMatters #78

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