The movie ‘Return to Oz’ was released in 1986 and is an adventure-family genre film. It is set in a fantasy place called Oz, where the character Dorothy, acted by Fairuza Balk, returns. The movie talks about all the locations where it was shot, the roles each character plays, and provides an array of information and fascinating backstage facts about it.
Where it Filmed?
Return to Oz’ was shot in multiple locations across the UK. Some of these spots include Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, Elstree Studios in Borehamwood, and Whippendell Wood in Watford. Additional filming spots were the Army Cinema at Westdown Camp in Tilshead and the city of London. The movie was filmed between the period of February 20, 1984, and July 1984. 
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Fairuza Balk | Dorothy |
| Nicol Williamson | Dr. Worley / Nome King |
| Jean Marsh | Nurse Wilson / Mombi |
| Piper Laurie | Aunt Em |
| Matt Clark | Uncle Henry |
| Michael Sundin | Tik-Tok |
| Tim Rose | Tik-Tok |
| Sean Barrett | Tik-Tok (voice) |
| Mak Wilson | Billina |
| Denise Bryer | Billina (voice) |
| Brian Henson | Jack Pumpkinhead (voice) |
| Lyle Conway | Gump (voice) |
| Justin Case | Scarecrow |
| John Alexander | Cowardly Lion / Wheeler |
| Deep Roy | Tin Man |
| Emma Ridley | Ozma |
| Sophie Ward | Mombi II |
| Fiona Victory | Mombi III |
| Pons Maar | Lead Wheeler / Nome Messenger |
| Rachel Ashton | Wheeler |
| Robbie Barnett | Wheeler |
| Ailsa Berk | Wheeler |
| Peter Elliott | Wheeler |
| Roger Ennals | Wheeler |
| Michele Hine | Wheeler |
| Mark Hopkins | Wheeler |
| Colin Skeaping | Wheeler |
| Ken Stevens | Wheeler |
| Philip Tan | Wheeler |
| Bruce Boa | Policeman |
| Tansy | Toto |
| Andy Bradford | Wheeler (uncredited) |
| Stuart Fell | Wheeler (uncredited) |
| Cherie Hawkins | Polychrome (uncredited) |
| Barrie Holland | Gentleman (uncredited) |
| Kevin Hudson | Munchkin (uncredited) |
| Jon Jacobs | Cage Carrier (uncredited) |
| Gareth Milne | Wheeler (uncredited) |
| Guy Standeven | Santa Claus (uncredited) |
| Tip Tipping | Wheeler (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie was directed by Walter Murch and written by Walter Murch, Gill Dennis, and L. Frank Baum.
- Apart from Fairuza Balk, who played the role of Dorothy, the movie also had Nicol Williamson playing the characters Dr. Worley and Nome King. Jean Marsh acted as Nurse Wilson and Mombi, Piper Laurie played Aunt Em and Matt Clark appeared as Uncle Henry.
- In addition to acting as Tik-Tok, Michael Sundin also voiced for the character.
- Voices for other characters such as Billina were provided by actors like Denise Bryer.
- Despite the rich storyline and notable performances, the movie managed to bag only one Oscar nomination and five other nominations.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Salisbury Plain, Wiltshire, England, UK
- Latitude: 51.2126828
- Longitude: -1.8711032
- Place ID: ChIJL7KAA0vnc0gR-EKsfBZmmRs
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Rollestone Hamlet, The Bustard Inn, Shrewton, Salisbury SP3 4DU, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Location Name: Elstree Studios, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, UK
- Latitude: 51.65813989999999
- Longitude: -0.2692358
- Place ID: ChIJW76KtW0WdkgRK85AJ7hP5LI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Elstree Film Studios, Shenley Rd, Borehamwood WD6 1JG, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Location Name: Whippendell Wood, Watford, Hertfordshire, England, UK
- Latitude: 51.6687854
- Longitude: -0.4426707
- Place ID: ChIJPzSH8m5qdkgRxWxibaH0zng
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Whippendell Wood, Chandler’s Cross, Rickmansworth WD3 4NA, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Location Name: Army Cinema, Westdown Camp, Tilshead, Salisbury Plain, Wiltshire, England, UK
- Latitude: 51.22974869999999
- Longitude: -1.9430286
- Place ID: ChIJPUo2Dxndc0gRS2tq2l1Ewkg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Salisbury SP3 4RS, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Location Name: London, England, UK
- Latitude: 51.5072178
- Longitude: -0.1275862
- Place ID: ChIJdd4hrwug2EcRmSrV3Vo6llI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: London, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
