
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory(1971)
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.


“Prepare for a taste of adventure.”
A young boy wins a tour through the most magnificent chocolate factory in the world, led by the world's most unusual candy maker.

Johnny Depp
Willy Wonka

Freddie Highmore
Charlie Bucket

David Kelly
Grandpa Joe

Helena Bonham Carter
Mrs. Bucket

Noah Taylor
Mr. Bucket

Missi Pyle
Mrs. Beauregarde

James Fox
Mr. Salt

Deep Roy
Oompa Loompa

Christopher Lee
Dr. Wonka

Adam Godley
Mr. Teavee
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is a adventure, comedy, family, fantasy film released in 2005 exploring themes of factory worker, london, england, based on novel or book, chocolate, candy, overweight child. Directed by Tim Burton, it stars Johnny Depp, Freddie Highmore, David Kelly. A young boy wins a tour through the most magnificent chocolate factory in the world, led by the world's most unusual candy maker.
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