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The Whimsical World of Oz

The Whimsical World of Oz

Genres

Documentary

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A promotional piece for the Disney film "Return to Oz", that also traces the history of the Oz books and films.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

40 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

01 January 1985

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Mason Adams

Mason Adams

Narrator (voice)

Fairuza Balk

Fairuza Balk

Self

Robert A. Baum Jr.

Robert A. Baum Jr.

Self

Ray Bolger

Ray Bolger

Self

Ray Bradbury

Ray Bradbury

Self

Jack Haley Jr.

Jack Haley Jr.

Self

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