Directed by Mel Stuart , the film is an adaptation of Roald Dahl's 1964 novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory . Nora Denney
The 1971 classic , starring Gene Wilder , is a perennial favorite that continues to capture the "pure imagination" of audiences decades after its release. While the film was a box office disappointment upon its initial release, earning only $4 million against a $3 million budget, it has since become a beloved cult classic through repeated television airings. Movie Overview