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. Willy wonka and the chocolate factory 1971 movie summary. Nov 14, 2011 willy wonka is a fictional character in the 1964 roald dahl novel charlie and the chocolate factory and the film adaptations that followed. The film tells the story of a poor child named charlie bucket who, after receiving a golden ticket in a chocolate bar, visits willy wonkas chocolate factory along with four other children from around the world. As such, he was particularly excited to be able to visit his old place of work and knew a lot about its inner function. Willy wonka is the worlds greatest chocolate manufacturer, and he distributes five golden passes good for a trip through his factory and a lifetime supply of chocolate. When grandpa joe gives charlie the candy bar bought with the tobacco money, joe pulls it out, holding it at the top right and bottom left corners. Willy wonka and the chocolate factory 1971 soundeffects. The oompa loompas look different, the ones in the 1971 film are closer in appearance, willy wonka is closer in personality, but the other characters from the 2005 film charl. Enigmatic candy manufacturer willy wonka gene wilder stages a. The opening scene from willy wonka and the chocolate factory, one of the best movies of all time. Charlie and the chocolate factory book versus charlie and the chocolate factory film comparison chart. Willy wonka and the chocolate factory 1971 blu ray 1080p. On rotten tomatoes, the film has a 91% approval rating and an average.
Willy wonka and the chocolate factory 1971 now available. Willy wonka and the chocolate factory 1971 rotten tomatoes. The film tells the story of a poor child named charlie bucket who, after receiving a golden ticket in a chocolate bar, visits willy wonkas. Promoted as a family musical by paramount pictures, willy wonka and the chocolate factory is more of a black comedy, perversely faithful to the spirit of roald dahls original book charlie and the. Willy wonka and the chocolate factory begins with the eccentric candy maker, willy wonka. Yeah the movie has its issues but it maintains an aura of wonderment from. When he announces a contest where he hid five golden tickets in chocolate bars around the world that will grant the finder access to his factory, it sets off a worldwide craze.
The film tells the story of a poor child named charlie bucket who, after receiving a golden ticket in a chocolate bar, visits willy wonkas chocolate factory along. Actually, joel grey was the first choice for the role of willy wonka but was dismissed as unimposing, then the role was offered to ron moody who declined. Watch charlie and the chocolate factory prime video. I grew up with willy wonka and the chocolate factory, the one with gene wilder. While truer to the text than the original 1971 version in many aspects, it is also subject to adaptation expansion, namely in giving willy wonka a backstory that figures heavily into the final act this version, directed by tim burton, features johnny depp as wonka, a score by danny elfman. The story features the adventures of young charlie bucket inside the chocolate factory of eccentric chocolatier willy wonka charlie and the chocolate factory was first published in the united states by alfred a. Willy wonka is the star of this movie, adapted in 1971. Charlie, violet, veruca, mike and augustus get another bigscreen chance to win a chocolate factory, 40plus years after roald dahl created them for his book charlie and the chocolate factory. Nov 04, 2012 the opening scene from willy wonka and the chocolate factory, one of the best movies of all time. List of charlie and the chocolate factory characters wikipedia. They are among the sharpest, cleverest, most eagleeyed creatures on gods earth, and very little escapes their notice. The golden ticket winners can bring both their parents to the factory. A poor but hopeful boy seeks one of the five coveted golden tickets that will send him on a tour of willy wonkas mysterious chocolate factory.
When he experiences the wonders inside the factory, the boy discovers that the entire visit is a test of his character. The film stars johnny depp as willy wonka and freddie highmore as charlie bucket, alongside david kelly, helena bonham carter, noah taylor, missi pyle, james fox. When this came on dvd in 2005, i asked if my mother or aunt would buy it for me. The winners can only bring one family member with them on the tour. The film tells the story of a poor child named charlie bucket who, after receiving a golden ticket in a chocolate bar. Charlie and the chocolate factory is a 2005 musical fantasy film directed by tim burton and written by john august, based on the 1964 british novel of the same name by roald dahl. With gene wilder, jack albertson, peter ostrum, roy kinnear. Based on charlie and the chocolate factory by roald dahl, this movie tells the story of young charlie bucket, who is barely getting by with his family. First and most memorably seen on screen in the classic 1971 family film, willy wonka and the chocolate factory, the unique and entertaining character was brought to life thanks to. Peter ostrum was born on november 1, 1957 in dallas, texas, usa as peter gardner ostrum.
This year marks the 50th anniversary of charlie entering that forsaken chocolate factory. The film told the story of a young boy called charlie, who won a golden ticket to visit willy wonkas chocolate factory along with a few other children. Charlie and the chocolate factory is a classic and packed with perfect quotes and oneliners. Willy wonka and the chocolate factory trailer 1971. He has been married to loretta lepkowski since 1987. Willy wonka and the chocolate factory 1971 now available on. Willy wonka at some point created a chocolate factory his most trusted partner would be arthur slugworth until he betrayed him and became a spy and rival to. While willy wonka and the chocolate factory was based on roald dahls novel, the beloved film was also inspired by another source. I have gone to walmart and target looking for the dvd but was unsuccessful. The book and the 1971 film adaption both vividly depict. This was willy wonka and the chocolate factory 1971 starring gene wilder as the eponymous wonka. Though containing a few choice moments and the hit song the candy man, this section of the film pales in comparison to the second. Willy wonka is a fictional character in the 1964 roald dahl novel charlie and the chocolate factory and the film adaptations that followed. Differences between willy wonka and the chocolate factory.
A poor little boy wins a ticket to visit the inside of a mysterious and magical chocolate factory. Of course, theres no surprise in who comes up with the big prize in the end. Charlie enters into a magical world when he wins one of five golden tickets to visit the mysterious chocolate factory owned by the eccentric willy wonka and run by his capable crew of oompaloompas. This article is a about the original character, you might be looking for the 2005 film character willy wonka is one of the main protagonists of the 1971 film, willy wonka and the chocolate factory, played by gene wilder. What is the difference between charlie and the chocolate. Charlie and the chocolate factory introduction shmoop. The mysterious candy maker extraordinaire willy wonka hides a golden ticket inside five of his. Charlie and grandpa joe steal fizzy lifting drinks and almost meet a grizzly end as a result. Willy wonka and the chocolate factory trailer youtube. He ends up getting the opportunity of a lifetime with four other children as he is invited to tour wonkas amazing chocolate factory. When wonkas boat is about to depart, two shots are cut together, but the sound recorded of the second is used over both. Willy wonka at some point created a chocolate factory his most trusted partner would be arthur slugworth until he betrayed him and became a spy and rival to him after that.
Anybody can enjoy this film whether they be aged 10 or 100. The working title of this film was charlie and the chocolate factory, the title of roald dahls bestselling childrens novel. Willy wonka is one of the main protagonists of the 1971 film, willy wonka and the chocolate factory, played by gene wilder. Zany willy wonka causes a stir when he announces that golden tickets hidden. Willy wonka 1971 film character charlie and the chocolate. Apparently, joe used to work for wonka many years earlier, before the factory was closed. The 1971 willy wonka and the chocolate factory starring gene wilder has become a beloved film, while charlie and the chocolate factory with johnny depp as wonka in 2005 was considered darker. It is an adaptation of the 1964 novel charlie and the chocolate factory by roald dahl. Though he enjoyed the experience of shooting the film, he opted not to sign a threefilm contract. Ostensibly set in england, willy wonka and the chocolate factory was.
Listings include actors that have played the characters in various media. Before i saw this movie i had read the book entitled charlie and the chocolate factory by roald dahl and it was magic. When the shot cuts to charlie and he says grandpa, that money was for tobacco. The world is astounded when willy wonka, for years a recluse in his factory, announces that five lucky people will be given a tour of the factory, shown all the secrets of his amazing candy, and one will win a lifetime supply of wonka chocolate. List of charlie and the chocolate factory characters. Charlie, violet, veruca, mike and augustus get another bigscreen chance to win a chocolate factory, 40plus years after roald dahl created them for his book charlie and the chocolate factory of course, theres no surprise in who comes up with the big prize in the end. There are several differences between the book and its movie adaptation. That is true of this movie in general and of gene wilder in specific.
Ostrum was 12 years old when selected by talent agents for willy wonka. Willy wonka and the chocolate factory opening scene 1971. Heres how the 1971 and 2005 charlie and the chocolate factory films compare. It was directed by mel stuart, and starred gene wilder as wonka. In print, at least, the movie came out seven years later in 1971 but seeing as the book is what. Mar 21, 2020 arguably his most iconic work is charlie and the chocolate factory. My daughter is obsessed with the movie willy wonka and the chocolate factory. While truer to the text than the original 1971 version in many aspects, it is also subject to adaptation expansion, namely in giving willy wonka a backstory that figures heavily into the final act. The story of charlie bucket, a little boy with no money and a good heart, who dreams wistfully of being able to buy the candy that other children enjoy. Willy wonka and the chocolate factory 1971 screenrant. Willy wonka and the chocolate factory 1971 movie summary on mhm. Charlie and the chocolate factory in 2005, and willy wonka and the chocolate factory in 1971.
Most excellent works in the arts are seen and enjoyed at a variety of levels. The 2005 movie has the same name as the book, but the oompaloompas have way cooler outfits than plain ol deerskin. The film stars johnny depp as willy wonka and freddie highmore as charlie bucket, alongside david kelly, helena bonham carter, noah taylor, missi pyle, james fox, deep roy, and christopher lee. Charlie and the chocolate factory 2005 is the second film version of roald dahls most popular book. It states quite clearly that all offers shall become null and void if, and you can read it for yourself in this. Charlie and the chocolate factory is a 1964 childrens novel by british author roald dahl. This results in a clear view of the oompa loompa steering the boat with the boats bell and the rope to ring it not being rung by anyone whilst you can hear it ringing then the shot suddenly changes, and the oompa loompa is obviously ringing it in. Charlie and the chocolate factory franchise wikipedia. Willy wonka and the chocolate factory 1971 beginning. Willy wonka and the chocolate factory charlie finds a golden ticket 1971 shilarocio 5907.