Journey Back to Oz (1972) Fantasy Comedy Adventure Animation Musical
Journey Back to Oz (1972) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 5.40/10
IMDB: ☆ 5.7/10
Journey Back to Oz Plot Synopsis:
During a twister, Dorothy is hit on the head by a gate and once again whisked away to the Land of Oz. But this time, on her way to the Emerald City, she discovers the witch Mombi's terrible plot to conquer Oz with an army of monster green elephants that's she's brewing up. She escapes with the help of Mombi's slave, Pumpkinhead, and they try to warn King Scarecrow and her other friends that Mombi is coming, but she finds that they haven't quite changed as much as she thought. So it's up to her, Pumpkinhead, and the living carousel horse, Woodenhead, to find a way to stop Mombi's green elephants.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: During a twister, Dorothy is hit on the head by a gate and once again whisked away to the land of Oz...
Tagline: All the Fun and Splendour of the Magical Land of Oz in a Wonderful NEW full-length Musical Cartoon Adventure
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Journey Back to Oz Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1972 (more 1972 movies)
Production Co.: Filmation
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Journey Back to Oz Release Dates In Theaters: Dec 05, 1974, DVD: Oct 24, 2006
Writers: Fred Ladd, Norm Prescott, Bernard Evslin
Producers: Preston Blair, Hal Geer, Larry Harmon, Fred Ladd, Norm Prescott, Lou Scheimer
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Journey Back to Oz (1972) Cast (Click to Expand)
Journey Back to Oz Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Milton Berle | ... | The Cowardly Lion (voice) |
| Herschel Bernardi | ... | Woodenhead Pinto Stallion III (voice) |
| Paul Ford | ... | Uncle Henry (voice) |
| Margaret Hamilton | ... | Aunt Em (voice) |
| Jack E. Leonard | ... | The Signpost (voice) |
| Paul Lynde | ... | Pumpkinhead (voice) |
| Ethel Merman | ... | Mombi, the Bad Witch (voice) |
| Liza Minnelli | ... | Dorothy (voice) |
| Mickey Rooney | ... | The Scarecrow (voice) |
| Risë Stevens | ... | Glinda, the Good Witch (voice) |
| Danny Thomas | ... | The Tin Man (voice) |
| Mel Blanc | ... | Crow (voice) |
| Dal McKennon | ... | Omby Amby (voice) (as Dallas McKennon) |
| Larry Storch | ... | Amos (voice) |
| Bill Cosby | ... | The Wizard of Oz (TV version) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Milton Berle, as The Cowardly Lion (voice), passed away at age 93 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Milton Berlinger | Milton & Ruth - Herschel Bernardi – Woodenhead Pinto Stallion III (voice)
- Paul Ford – Uncle Henry (voice)
- Margaret Hamilton, as Aunt Em (voice), passed away at age 82 in Salisbury, Connecticut, USA.
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' (1.52 m) - Jack E. Leonard – The Signpost (voice)
- Paul Lynde, as Pumpkinhead (voice), passed away at age 55 in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Cameo - Ethel Merman – Mombi, the Bad Witch (voice)
- Liza Minnelli (b. March 12, 1946) – Dorothy (voice)
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 4" (1.63 m)
Also known as: Liza Minnellii - Mickey Rooney, as The Scarecrow (voice), passed away at age 93 in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 2" (1.57 m)
Also known as: Mickey McGuire | Joe Yule Jr. | Mickey Yule - Risë Stevens – Glinda, the Good Witch (voice)
- Danny Thomas – The Tin Man (voice)
- Mel Blanc, as Crow (voice), passed away at age 81 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m)
Also known as: M. Mel Blanc - Dal McKennon, as Omby Amby (voice) (as Dallas McKennon), passed away at age 89 in Raymond, Wash.
Sign: Cancer
Also known as: Charles Farrington | Dale McKennon | Dallas McKennon | Dalllas McKennon | Dal McKinnon - Larry Storch (b. January 8, 1923) – Amos (voice)
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m)
Also known as: Larry & Norma - Bill Cosby (b. July 12, 1937) – The Wizard of Oz (TV version)
Sign: Cancer, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Bill & Camiella | William H. Cosby Jr. | Jr. Dr. William H. Cosby | William H. Cosby | William Cosby Jr. Ed. D. | William Cosby Jr. Ed. | William H. Cosby Jr. Ed.D | Dr. William H. Cosby Jr. Ed.D. | William Cosby Jr. Ed.D. | William H. Cosby Jr. Ed.D
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