This funny and inventive screenplay by Roald Dahl is based upon his best-seller “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.” Gene Wilder is at his zany best as Willy Wonka, owner of a world-famous sweet factory who offers the fabulous prize of a tour of his extraordinary premises to five lucky children. However, when the winners arrive to claim their reward, they are caught up in a series of incredible and exciting adventures as Willy Wonka tests their honesty. The Academy Award nominated soundtrack includes the hit “Candy Man”.
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ACMI Identifier
38568
Language
English
Audience classification
G
Subject categories
Adaptations
Childrens Films
Childrens Films → Children's films - United States
Closed captioning
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Poverty - Children
Fantasy & Science Fiction
Fantasy & Science Fiction → Fantasy
Feature films
Feature films → Feature films - United States
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Confectionary
Literature → Children's literature - Film and video adaptations
Magic, Occult & Supernatural → Fantasy
Musicals
Sound/audio
Captioned
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)