Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory

Family, Comedy, Musical

The story of Charlie Bucket, a little boy with no money and a good heart, who dreams wistfully of being able to buy the candy that other children enjoy. Charlie enters into a magical world when he wins one of five 'Golden Tickets' to visit the mysterious chocolate factory owned by the eccentric Willy Wonka and run by his capable crew of Oompa-Loompas. Once behind the gates, a cast of characters join Charlie and Grandpa Joe on a journey to discover that a kind heart is a far finer possession than a sweet tooth. Rated G .

 

Cast: Julie Dawn Cole, Jack Albertson, Roy Kinnear, Peter Ostrum, Gene Wilder

Produced by: Stan Margulies, David L. Wolper

Directed by: Mel Stuart

Written by: Roald Dahl

Running time: 1hr 38min

Opens: Jun 30, 1971 Limited