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Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory is a 1971 American musical fantasy film directed by Mel Stuart from a screenplay by Roald Dahl, based on his 1964 novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. It stars Gene Wilder as chocolatier Willy Wonka .
Gene Wilder (born Jerome Silberman; June 11, 1933 – August 29, 2016) was an American actor, comedian, writer and filmmaker.He was mainly known for his comedic roles, including his portrayal of Willy Wonka in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971).
Wonka has been portrayed in film multiple times. In 1971, Willy Wonka was portrayed by Gene Wilder in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. Wilder's portrayal in the film is considered widely beloved and one of his greatest roles. Johnny Depp's portrayal of the character in 2005's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory polarized critics and audiences.
The original “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” film, which starred Gene Wilder and was released in 1971, sought to bring Roald Dahl’s 1964 book “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory ...
To commemorate the film's 50th anniversary, the cast of Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory revealed some lesser-known stories about the beloved Gene Wilder.
From 'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory' to 'The Producers,' here are Gene Wilder's most memorable roles.
"Pure Imagination" is a song from the 1971 film Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. It was written by British composers Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley specifically for the movie. [1] It was sung by Gene Wilder who played the character of Willy Wonka. Bricusse has stated that the song was written over the phone in one day. [2]
Wonka will be the third telling of Willy Wonka, following the 1971 adaptation of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory starring Gene Wilder and the 2005 remake with Johnny Depp in the role.