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Oz (a.k.a. Oz – A Rock 'n' Roll Road Movie also released as 20th Century Oz in United States) is a 1976 Australian film written, directed and co-produced by Chris Löfvén. It stars Joy Dunstan, Graham Matters, Bruce Spence, Gary Waddell, and Robin Ramsay; and received four nominations at the 1977 AFI Awards. The musical score is by Ross Wilson (frontman for Daddy Cool and Mondo Rock). The plot is a re-imagining of the 1939 The Wizard of Oz film transferred to 1970s Australia and aimed at an older teen / young adult audience. It was released on DVD in 2004 as Oz - A Rock 'n' Roll Road Movie : Collector's Edition with additional material. The poster and album sleeve for the American release was done by rock artist Jim Evans.
Original Release
07/29/1976
US Release
09/14/1977
Cast
Name | Character |
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Joy Dunstan | Dorothy |
Graham Matters | Wally / The Wizard / Record Salesman / Tram Conductor / Doorman / Face at Party |
Bruce Spence | Bass Player / Surfer / Surfie |
Michael Carman | Drummer / Mechanic |
Gary Waddell | Guitarist / Biker / Bikie |
Robin Ramsay | Glynn the Good Fairy / Good Fairy |
Paula Maxwell | Jane |
Ned Kelly | Bouncer / Truckie |
Lorraine West | Waitress |
Beris Underhill | Receptionist |
Directors
Writers
Cast
Name | Character |
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Joy Dunstan | Dorothy |
Graham Matters | Wally / The Wizard / Record Salesman / Tram Conductor / Doorman / Face at Party |
Bruce Spence | Bass Player / Surfer / Surfie |
Michael Carman | Drummer / Mechanic |
Gary Waddell | Guitarist / Biker / Bikie |
Robin Ramsay | Glynn the Good Fairy / Good Fairy |
Paula Maxwell | Jane |
Ned Kelly | Bouncer / Truckie |
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 |
Steve Millichamp | 2nd Truckie's Mate |
James Williamson | 3rd Truckie's Mate |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Chris Löfvén | Producer |
Lyne Helms | Producer |
Jane Scott | Producer |