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Twentieth Century Oz

Original title: Oz
  • 19761976
  • RR
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
175
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Twentieth Century Oz (1976)
FantasyComedyMusical
Dorothy is a 16-year-old groupie riding with an up-and-coming rock band when, suddenly, their van is in a road accident, and she hits her head. She wakes up in an alternate reality that's as... Read allDorothy is a 16-year-old groupie riding with an up-and-coming rock band when, suddenly, their van is in a road accident, and she hits her head. She wakes up in an alternate reality that's as gritty and realistic as the one she came from, and learns that she killed a young thug wi... Read allDorothy is a 16-year-old groupie riding with an up-and-coming rock band when, suddenly, their van is in a road accident, and she hits her head. She wakes up in an alternate reality that's as gritty and realistic as the one she came from, and learns that she killed a young thug with the van. A gay clothier called the Glynn the Good Fairy gives her a pair of red shoes a... Read all
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
175
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
85,777
984
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    • Director
      • Chris Löfvén
    • Writers
      • Chris Löfvén
      • L. Frank Baum(novel "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz")
    • Stars
      • Joy Dunstan
      • Graham Matters
      • Bruce Spence
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Chris Löfvén
    • Writers
      • Chris Löfvén
      • L. Frank Baum(novel "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz")
    • Stars
      • Joy Dunstan
      • Graham Matters
      • Bruce Spence
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    • 6User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 4 nominations

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    Joy Dunstan and Robin Ramsay in Twentieth Century Oz (1976)
    Joy Dunstan in Twentieth Century Oz (1976)
    Twentieth Century Oz (1976)
    Twentieth Century Oz (1976)

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    Joy Dunstan
    • Dorothy
    Graham Matters
    • Wally…
    Bruce Spence
    Bruce Spence
    • Surfer…
    Michael Carman
    Michael Carman
    • Mechanic…
    Gary Waddell
    • Biker…
    Robin Ramsay
    Robin Ramsay
    • Glynn the Good Fairy
    Paula Maxwell
    • Jane
    Ned Kelly
    • Bouncer…
    Lorraine West
    • Waitress
    Beris Underhill
    • Receptionist
    Russell Thompson
    • 1st Gay
    Gino Lattore
    • 2nd Gay
    Roland Bonnet
    • Manager
    Jim Slade
    • Promoter
    Martin Allen
    • 1st Boy at Dance
    Alan Pentland
    • 2nd Boy at Dance
    Neil McColl
    • 3rd Boy at Dance
    Phil Motherwell
    • 1st Truckie's Mate
    • Director
      • Chris Löfvén
    • Writers
      • Chris Löfvén
      • L. Frank Baum(novel "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz") (uncredited)
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    • Trivia
      'Cinephilia' called this film a "reworking of 'The Wizard of Oz'" whilst 'Memorable TV' says that this film is "an allegorical updating of 'The Wizard of Oz'". 'Shock Cinema' said that "it's a rock-'n'-roll homage to 'The Wizard of Oz', Down Under style" whilst 'Allmovie' calls it a "1976 Australian retelling of 'The Wizard of Oz'".
    • Goofs
      When Dorothy asks Greaseball why he didn't help Surfie, the scene cuts to a close up of his face. Prior to the cut, the background shows a built up area, with houses and garbage bins by the side of the roadway. In the close-up, the background suddenly shows a long, sweeping hill on a country road.
    • Quotes

      Dorothy: Fame and fortune... really FUCKS YOU UP!

    • Connections
      Featured in The Whimsical World of Oz (1985)
    • Soundtracks
      Livin' in the Land of Oz
      Written by Ross Wilson (uncredited)

      Performed by Ross Wilson

    User reviews6

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    Top review
    8/10
    We`re off to see the wizard..mate.
    I rented this obscure aussie relic a few years ago to show at a friend`s place and it was an instant success.The classic tale of the wizard of oz with a decidedly cornball 70`s australian twist.The acting isn`t exactly shakespeare society stuff here,but later ,"Mad max"star Bruce Spence is a beautifully understated surfie/scarecrow and there are some wonderfull comic turns by Gary Wadell and Robin Ramsay as a deliciously 70`s camp fairy godmother/father character.Also note the musical contribution from ex-Daddy Cool frontman Ross Wilson on the title song.In a similar vein to later-day aussie comedies such as "Priscilla queen of the desert".Good fun.
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    • Nov 10, 1999

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    • Release date
      • September 14, 1977 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Australia
    • Official site
      • Smart Street Films
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 20th Century Oz
    • Filming locations
      • Korumburra Drouin Rd, Poowong, Victoria, Australia
    • Production companies
      • Count Features
      • Davis Equities Corporation Investment Partnerships
      • Inter Planetary Productions Corporation
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $150,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 25 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • 4-Track Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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