Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory overview

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Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

Synopsis:

Promoted as a family musical by Paramount Pictures, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory is more of a black comedy, perversely faithful to the spirit of Roald Dahl's original book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka (Gene Wilder) stages a contest by hiding five golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whoever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy.


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Movie Details:

  • Director: Mel Stuart
  • Studio: Paramount
  • Year: 1971
  • Run Time: 98 minutes
  • Country: USA
  • Language: English
  • MPAA Rating: G
  • Category: Feature
  • Genre/Type: Fantasy, Musical, Children's/Family
  • Filmed in: Color