Oz
"Take a trip down the highway with Dorothy"
Originally released in 1976. Oz is a music/fantasy film. directed by Chris Löfvén.
Starring Joy Dunstan, Graham Matters, and Bruce Spence
Synopsis
Teenage groupie Dorothy rides with a small-time rock band when, suddenly, the van runs off the road, and she hits her head. She awakes in a fantasy world as gritty and realistic as her own and learns that her arrival killed a young thug. A gay clothier, Glyn the Good Fairy, gifts her a pair of red heels as a reward to help her see the last concert of the Wizard, an androgynous glam rocker. As she's pursued by the late thug's lecherous brother, she befriends a brainless surfer, a heartless mechanic, and a cowardly biker.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 29, 1976
49 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
4.9/10
Mixed (13 votes)
Budget
$150K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
Australia
Production
Director
Top Cast
Joy Dunstan
as Dorothy
Graham Matters
as Wally / The Wizard / Record Salesman / Tram Conductor / Doorman / Face at Party
Bruce Spence
as Bass Player / Surfie
Michael Carman
as Drummer / Mechanic
Gary Waddell
as Guitarist / Bikie
Robin Ramsay
as Good Fairy
Paula Maxwell
as Jane
Ned Kelly
as Bouncer / Truckie
Lorraine West
as Waitress
Beris Underhill
as Receptionist
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $150,000
Production Companies
- Count Features
- Australian Film Commission
- B.E.F. Film Distributors
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oz about?
Teenage groupie Dorothy rides with a small-time rock band when, suddenly, the van runs off the road, and she hits her head. She awakes in a fantasy world as gritty and realistic as her own and lear...
Who directed Oz?
Oz was directed by Chris Löfvén.
How long is Oz?
Oz has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Oz released?
Oz was released on July 29, 1976 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Oz?
The main cast of Oz includes Joy Dunstan, Graham Matters, Bruce Spence, Michael Carman, Gary Waddell.