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Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory - 1971
7.5
It's Scrumdidilyumptious!
Overview:
When eccentric candy man Willy Wonka promises a lifetime supply of sweets and a tour of his chocolate factory to five lucky kids, penniless Charlie Bucket seeks the golden ticket that will make him a winner.
Status: Released
Release: 1971-06-29
Runtime: 99 minutes
Ratings: 7.5
Vote Counts: 3691
Budget: 3000000 $
Revenue: 4000000 $
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