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Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory is a 1971 American musical fantasy film directed by Mel Stuart from a screenplay by Roald Dahl, based on his 1964 novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. It stars Gene Wilder as chocolatier Willy Wonka.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
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- Timothée Chalamet. Chalamet, 27, steps into the eccentric chocolate-maker's shoes in Wonka, which is set to hit theaters on December 15, 2023. The film, which is inspired by the 1964 children's book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl, is an origin story for the character taking place before the events of the '70s film.
- Crispin Glover. In a bit of a departure from the other iterations of the role, Crispin Glover’s Wonka in 2007’s Epic Movie was not so much for children.
- Johnny Depp. More than 30 years after the original film premiered, Johnny Depp stepped into the role of Willy Wonka in Tim Burton’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory in 2005.
- Christian Borle. In 2017, Roald Dahl’s tale got the Broadway treatment when a musical adaptation opened on the Great White Way. Christian Borle played the role of Willy Wonka though Charlie and the Chocolate Factory would run for less than a year.
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory: Directed by Mel Stuart. With Gene Wilder, Jack Albertson, Peter Ostrum, Roy Kinnear. A poor but hopeful boy seeks one of the five coveted golden tickets that will send him on a tour of Willy Wonka's mysterious chocolate factory.
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- Adventure, Comedy, Family
- Mel Stuart
- 1971-06-30
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory - Full Cast & Crew. 67 Metascore. 1971. 1 hr 38 mins. Music, Fantasy, Family, Comedy, Kids. G. Watchlist. Where to Watch. Five children from around...
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Oct 22, 2023 · Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory, a cult classic, brought the story to life thanks to its talented cast and received critical acclaim. Gene Wilder's performance as Willy Wonka solidified him as a skilled actor and his song "Pure Imagination" is one of the most recognizable in movie history.
