Gene Wilderscreen performanceGene Wilder plays Willy Wonka in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.
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Willy Wonka
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Willy Wonka in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971), played by Gene Wilder.
Film guide · 1 film · 1971 · 1 performerTHE MOVIE
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Film guide · 1 film · 1971Main sequence runtime: 1h 40m
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1971 · 1h 40m
Portrayed by Gene Wilder · screen performanceGene Wilder is credited as Willy Wonka in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971).
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Screen credits: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) — Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka.
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