Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory


Paramount, 1971, Color, 100 minutes, ***

Released June, 1971



The one-and-only Willy Wonka "makes the world taste good" for a whole new generation in this magical family classic sparkling with brilliantly restored picture and sound! Also included is the all-new documentary "Pure Imagination," featuring interviews with Gene Wilder and the Wonka Kids and revealing production secrets from the movie!



When they find prized Golden Tickets inside their Wonka candy bars, five lucky children win a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the legendary candy factory run by the mysterious Willy Wonka (Gene Wilder). Now, on a whirlwind tour of Willy's incredible, edible realm of milk chocolate waterfalls, elfish Oompa-Loompas and industrial-sized sugar-coated creations, one very special boy will discover the sweetest secret of all: a generous, loving heart.


Based on a Roald Dahl book, this music-filled fantasy includes the song "The Candy Man."
Producers: Stan Margulies and David L. Wolper

Director: Mel Stuart

Screenplay: Roald Dahl (based on his book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory)

Music Director: Walter Scharf

Musical Score: Walter Scharf

Song Score: Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley

Choreography: Howard Jeffrey

Art Direction: Harper Goff

Costume Design: Helen Colvig

Sound: Karsten Ullrich

Special Effects: Logan Frazee

Cinematography: Arthur Ibbetson

Film Editing: David Saxon



Cast: Gene Wilder [Willy Wonka], Jack Albertson [Grandpa Joe], Peter Ostrum [Charlie Bucket], Michael Bollner [Augustus Gloop], Ursula Reit [Mrs. Gloop], Denise Nickerson [Violet Beauregarde], Leonard Stone [Mr. Beauregarde], Julie Dawn Cole [Veruca Salt], Roy Kinnear [Mr. Salt], Paris Themmen [Mike Teevee], Dodo Denney [Mrs. Teevee], Diana Sowle [Mrs. Bucket], Aubrey Woods [Mr. Bill], David Battley [Mr. Turkentine], Gunter Meisner [Mr. Slugworth], Peter Capell [Tinker], Werner J. Heyking [Jopeck], Ernest Ziegler [Grandpa George], Dora Altmann [Grandma Georgina], Franziska Liebing [Grandma Josephine]



Musical Program: The Candy Man (sung by Aubrey Woods); Cheer Up, Charlie (sung by Diana Sowle); I've Got a Golden Ticket (sung by Jack Alberstson and Peter Ostrum); Pure Imagination (sung by Gene Wilder; music score theme); Oompa-loompa-doompa-dee-doo (sung by the Oompa Loompas); I Want It Now (performed by Julie Dawn Cole)