Johnny Deppscreen performanceJohnny Depp plays Willy Wonka in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
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FILM POSTER · Charlie and the Chocolate FactoryCharlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)
Willy Wonka
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Willy Wonka appears in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005), portrayed by Johnny Depp. This page focuses on that specific screen performance and the movie around it.
Film guide · 1 film · 2005 · 1 performerTHE MOVIE
Willy Wonka on screen
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Film guide · 1 film · 2005Main sequence runtime: 1h 55m
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2005 · 1h 55m
Portrayed by Johnny Depp · screen performanceMovie guideMoviHero score84/100WORTH IT
THE PERFORMANCE
Who plays Willy Wonka?
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Johnny Deppscreen performanceWHY THE CHARACTER WORKS
What defines Willy Wonka
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