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Return to Oz

Return to Oz

An all-new adventure down the yellow brick road.

19856.71h 49m

Overview

Dorothy, saved from a psychiatric experiment by a mysterious girl, finds herself back in the land of her dreams, and makes delightful new friends, and dangerous new enemies.

Directed by Walter Murch
Written by Denis Rich, Harley Jessup, L. Frank Baum
Produced by Paul Maslansky
Box OfficeBudget: $25.0MRevenue: $11.1M

Top Cast

Fairuza Balk

Fairuza Balk

Dorothy

Nicol Williamson

Nicol Williamson

Dr. Worley / Nome King

Jean Marsh

Jean Marsh

Nurse Wilson / Mombi

Piper Laurie

Piper Laurie

Aunt Em

Matt Clark

Matt Clark

Uncle Henry

Michael Sundin

Michael Sundin

Tik Tok

Tim Rose

Tim Rose

Tik Tok

Sean Barrett

Sean Barrett

Tik Tok (voice)

Mak Wilson

Mak Wilson

Billina

Denise Bryer

Denise Bryer

Billina (voice)

Themes & Keywords

princessdonkeyelectric shocksequelpumpkinimaginary landmental institutionmechanicalbased on young adult novelmirror

About Return to Oz

Return to Oz is a adventure, family, fantasy film released in 1985 exploring themes of princess, donkey, electric shock, sequel, pumpkin, imaginary land. Directed by Walter Murch, it stars Fairuza Balk, Nicol Williamson, Jean Marsh. Dorothy, saved from a psychiatric experiment by a mysterious girl, finds herself back in the land of her dreams, and makes delightful new friends, and dangerous new enemies.

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