Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971)
| Type | Feature Film |
| MPAA Rating | G |
| Runtime | 1hr 38mins. |
| Genres | Fantasy, Musical, Short Film, Children's/Family |
| Status | Published |
| US Release Date | 06/30/1971 |
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Fascinating Fact:
June 12, 2013 9:57am GMT+0000
Fascinating Fact:
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Aubrey Woods dies
May 14, 2013 3:48pm GMT+0000
British actor Aubrey Woods has died at the age of 85.
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Previews of Sam Mendes' Willy Wonka musical delayed
May 14, 2013 12:51pm GMT+0000
The first two previews of Sam Mendes' much-anticipated West End musical Charlie And The Chocolate Factory have been pushed back because of "unforeseen problems" with a contractor.
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Tuc Watkins 'comes out' as gay after becoming a father
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Desperate Housewives star Tuc Watkins has 'come out' as gay and revealed he is a new dad to twin sons, born via surrogate.
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Douglas Hodge signs on for Willy Wonka musical
October 12, 2012 2:15pm GMT+0000
British actor Douglas Hodge is to follow in the footsteps of Johnny Depp and Gene Wilder after signing on to play chocolate maker Willy Wonka in a new West End musical.
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Russell Brand asked David Beckham for pain relief advice at Olympics show rehearsal
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British funnyman Russell Brand turned to an unlikely source for help with back pain as he attended rehearsals for the Olympics Closing Ceremony - soccer ace David Beckham.
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Willy Wonka director Mel Stuart dies
August 10, 2012 11:15am GMT+0000
Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory director Mel Stuart has died, aged 83.
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'Willy Wonka' Director Mel Stuart Dies at 83
August 10, 2012 10:02am GMT+0000
The family of the Oscar-nominated director has confirmed his passing
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Kid Tested, Critic Approved: The Blueprint for Great Family Film
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What makes a great movie for kids and adults?
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Fascinating Fact
June 18, 2012 2:15pm GMT+0000
Director Sam Mendes is set to bring the magic of Charlie And The Chocolate Factory to life after signing up to oversee a stage production of the Roald Dahl classic in London's West End next June (13). Casting has not yet begun but Johnny Depp, who previously portrayed the role of eccentric candy factory owner Willy Wonka in a 2005 movie adaptation of the story, is not expected to take part.
