Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory(1971)
“It's scrumdidilyumptious!”
Overview
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.
Director
Mel Stuart
Studio
Wolper Pictures
Budget
$3M
Revenue
$4M
Cast
Gene Wilder
as Willy Wonka
Jack Albertson
as Grandpa Joe
Peter Ostrum
as Charlie
Roy Kinnear
as Mr. Salt
Julie Dawn Cole
as Veruca Salt
Leonard Stone
as Mr. Beauregarde
Denise Nickerson
as Violet Beauregarde
Nora Denney
as Mrs. Teevee
Paris Themmen
as Mike Teevee
Ursula Reit
as Mrs. Gloop
Michael Böllner
as Augustus Gloop
Diana Sowle
as Mrs. Bucket
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1971
Runtime
1h 40m
Language
French
Rating
7.5 / 10
Budget
$3M
Box Office
$4M
Production Companies
Wolper Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971).
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 a winner.
Who directed Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory?▼
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory was directed by Mel Stuart and released in 1971. It is a family, fantasy, comedy film.
How long is Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory?▼
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
Who stars in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory?▼
The cast of Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory includes Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka, Jack Albertson as Grandpa Joe, Peter Ostrum as Charlie, Roy Kinnear as Mr. Salt, Julie Dawn Cole as Veruca Salt and more.
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