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Film 1971 100 min

Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory

“It's scrumdidilyumptious!”

TMDB Rating ★ 7.5
Votes 3,943
Director Mel Stuart
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Family Fantasy Comedy
The Story

When eccentric candy man Willy Wonka promises a lifetime supply of sweets and a tour of his chocolate factory to five lucky kids, penniless Charlie Bucket seeks the golden ticket that will make him a winner.

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Cast & Characters

Gene Wilder

Gene Wilder

Willy Wonka
Jack Albertson

Jack Albertson

Grandpa Joe
Peter Ostrum

Peter Ostrum

Charlie Bucket
Roy Kinnear

Roy Kinnear

Mr. Salt
Julie Dawn Cole

Julie Dawn Cole

Veruca Salt
Leonard Stone

Leonard Stone

Mr. Beauregarde
Denise Nickerson

Denise Nickerson

Violet Beauregarde
Nora Denney

Nora Denney

Mrs. Teevee
Paris Themmen

Paris Themmen

Mike Teevee
Ursula Reit

Ursula Reit

Mrs. Gloop
Michael Böllner

Michael Böllner

Augustus Gloop
Diana Sowle

Diana Sowle

Mrs. Bucket
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