Corrected entry: When Dorothy and the crew are in the subway station being chased and caught by various objects. The Tin man (Nipsey Russell) is standing in front of an electrical box. The wires come out of the box on either side of his head. Watch him start to shake as if being electrocuted before the wires touch his head.
The Wiz (1978)
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Directed by: Sidney Lumet
Starring: Michael Jackson, Diana Ross, Nipsey Russell, Ted Ross
Revealing mistake: During the subway scene, when the first pillar breaks and starts to move towards Dorothy, the top of it is cardboard and wiggles back and forth as the pillar breaks. This is noticeable in the other pillars as well.
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Trivia: According to an unauthorized biography, "Call Her Ms. Ross," Diana Ross was hospitalized and neaarly blinded by the lighting effect used for the movie.
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Correction: Actually, after watching this scene, he starts to wince in perfect timing, as the first electrical wire connects to his metal body.
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