Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
"It's scrumdidilyumptious!"
Originally released in 1971. Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory is a family/fantasy film. directed by Mel Stuart.
Starring Gene Wilder, Peter Ostrum, and Jack Albertson
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 29, 1971
54 years ago
Runtime
1h 39m
99 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (3,838 votes)
Budget
$3M
Production budget
Box Office
$4M
1.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Gene Wilder
as Willy Wonka
Peter Ostrum
as Charlie Bucket
Jack Albertson
as Grandpa Joe
Michael Bollner
as Augustus Gloop
Julie Dawn Cole
as Veruca Salt
Denise Nickerson
as Violet Beauregarde
Paris Themmen
as Mike Teevee
Nora Denney
as Mrs. Teevee
Roy Kinnear
as Mr. Salt
Leonard Stone
as Mr. Beauregarde
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $3,000,000
- Revenue
- $4,000,000
Production Companies
- Wolper Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory about?
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...
Who directed Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory?
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory was directed by Mel Stuart.
How long is Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory?
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
When was Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory released?
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory was released on June 29, 1971 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory?
The main cast of Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory includes Gene Wilder, Peter Ostrum, Jack Albertson, Michael Bollner, Julie Dawn Cole.
Is Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory worth watching?
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory has a user rating of 7.5/10 based on 3,838 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.