Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

​Take an unforgettable, uniquely magical, musical journey through the deliciously delightful, whimsically wonderful world of Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory.

When eccentric candy man Willy Wonka (Gene Wilder) promises a lifetime supply of sweets and a tour of his chocolate factory to five lucky kids, penniless Charlie Bucket (Peter Ostrum) seeks the priceless golden ticket that will make him a winner. Thanks to his Grandpa Joe (Jack Albertson), Charlie gets the prize of his dreams! But a far more wonderful surprise than Charlie ever imagined awaits him.

In a land of chocolate waterfalls, giant lollipops, edible flowers and, of course, Oompa Loompas, it's nonstop, mouth-watering fun in the timeless fantasy Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory.
Based on the children's classic Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl.
 
Where was Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory filmed?
The film was filmed in Munich, Germany at the Bavaria Film Studios.

When was Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory released?
The film was released in the United Kingdom on April 28th, 1972.
 
Is Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory available for streaming?
Yes, buy or rent the movie from one of the above links

Director
Mel Stuart

Cast
Gene Wilder - Willy Wonka
Peter Ostrum - Charlie Bucket
Jack Albertson - Grandpa Joe
Roy Kinnear - Mr Salt
Denise Nickerson - Violet Beauregarde
Michale Bollner - Augustus Gloop
Julie Dawn Cole - Veruca Salt
Urbano Barberini - The Oompa Loompa
Gunter Meisner - The Oompa Loompa
 
Discover the prequel Wonka & 2005 Charlie and the Chocolate factory.

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