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This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 19 February 2025. 1971 film by Mel Stuart For the book that this film is based on, see Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. For the 2005 film adaptation, see Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (film). Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory Theatrical release poster Directed by Mel Stuart Screenplay by Roald ...
In 1971, Wilder auditioned to play Willy Wonka in Mel Stuart's film adaptation of Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. After reciting some lines, director Mel Stuart immediately offered him the role. [27] Before Wilder was officially cast for the role, Fred Astaire, Joel Grey, Ron Moody, and Jon Pertwee were all considered.
Denise Marie Nickerson (April 1, 1957 – July 10, 2019) [1] was an American former child actress. At the age of 13, she starred as Violet Beauregarde in the 1971 film Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.
Charlie Bucket is a kind and loving boy who lives in poverty with his family near the Wonka Factory. The company's owner, Willy Wonka, has long closed his factory to the public due to problems concerning industrial espionage, which also caused all his employees, including Charlie's Grandpa Joe, to lose their jobs.
Cole was 12 when she was cast as Veruca Salt during Willy Wonka’s preproduction phase in the first half of 1970, which was filmed at the Bavaria Film Studios. The film debuted in New York City on 30 June 1971 and in London the following week, and Cole was chosen to present a bouquet of flowers to Princess Margaret at the Royal Premiere.
Peter Gardner Ostrum (/ ˈ oʊ s t r ə m / OH-strəm; [1] born November 1, 1957) is an American retired veterinarian and former child actor, whose only film role was as Charlie Bucket in the 1971 motion picture Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. Ostrum was 12 years old when selected by talent agents for Willy Wonka. Though he enjoyed the ...
After Wonka paid off his debt, he help found Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory with him when hired to be part of its tasting department. [20] While Grant's portrayal reprised the orange skin and green hair of the 1971 film, both were colored with digital effects rather than make-up or wigs. [21] 1971 Cast members: [22] [23]
Sowle is best known for playing Mrs. Bucket, Charlie Bucket's mother, in the 1971 film Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory and her performance of "Cheer Up Charlie" in that film, although her singing voice was dubbed by Diana Lee. [2] Sowle joined the cast in Germany, where it was filmed. [1]