Film Forum

U.S., 1971
Directed by Mel Stuart
Based on the novel by Roald Dahl
With Gene Wilder, Peter Ostrum, Jack Albertson
Approx. 100 min. DCP.

Willy Wonka is the world's greatest chocolate manufacturer, and he distributes five golden passes good for a trip through his factory and a lifetime supply of chocolate. Each pass goes to a kid, who may bring an adult along, and our hero Charlie (a poor but honest newsboy who supports four grandparents and his mother) wins the last one.” – Roger Ebert

Reviews

“Great fun, with Wilder giving an impeccably controlled performance as the factory's bizarre owner.”
– Time Out