Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
2005 film directed by Tim Burton
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"Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" is a 2005 Tim Burton film about a poor boy who wins a golden ticket to tour a famous chocolatier's magical factory. The film is notable for showcasing Burton's distinctive visual style and imaginative approach to adapting a classic story for the screen.
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7.0A young boy wins a tour through the most magnificent chocolate factory in the world, led by the world's most unusual candy maker.
Released: 2005-07-13115 minDir: Tim BurtonAdventure, Comedy, Family, FantasyBudget: $150MBox office: $475M
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Cast
- Johnny Depp as Willy Wonka
- Freddie Highmore as Charlie Bucket
- David Kelly as Grandpa Joe
- Helena Bonham Carter as Mrs. Bucket
- Noah Taylor as Mr. Bucket
- Missi Pyle as Mrs. Beauregarde
Themes
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is a 2005 musical fantasy film directed by Tim Burton and written by John August, based on the 1964 children's novel of the same name by Roald Dahl. 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. The storyline follows Charlie as he wins a contest along with four other children and is led by Wonka on a tour of his chocolate factory.
Development for a second adaptation of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory began in 1991, which resulted in Warner Bros. Pictures providing the Dahl estate with total artistic control. Prior to Burton's involvement, multiple directors and actors were either in discussion with or considered by the studio to play Wonka. Burton immediately brought regular collaborators Depp and Danny Elfman aboard. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory represents the first musical film directed by Burton and the first time since The Nightmare Before Christmas that Elfman contributed to a film score using written songs and his vocals.