About Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
- Released on July 13, 2005
In the delightful and whimsical world of Roald Dahl's "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," a young boy named Charlie Bucket, played by the talented Freddie Highmore, wins a golden ticket to tour the most magnificent chocolate factory in the world. The factory is owned by the world's most unusual candy maker, Willy Wonka, who is brought to life by the enigmatic and eccentric Johnny Depp.
As the story unfolds, we learn that Charlie is a kind-hearted and loving boy who lives in poverty with his mother and four bedridden grandparents. The golden ticket represents a chance for Charlie to escape his bleak reality and enter a world of pure imagination. Meanwhile, Willy Wonka, a reclusive genius with a troubled past, sees the tour as an opportunity to find a worthy heir to his chocolate empire.
Throughout the tour, we meet a group of colorful characters, including the gluttonous Augustus Gloop, the gum-chewing Violet Beauregarde, the television-obsessed Mike Teavee, and the spoiled Veruca Salt. Each character embodies a different vice, providing a stark contrast to Charlie's virtuous nature. As the group navigates through the factory's many wonders, they encounter a series of challenges that test their morality and integrity. Ultimately, only Charlie emerges as a worthy candidate, proving that kindness and humility are the keys to unlocking the true magic of Willy Wonka's chocolate factory.
Full Cast of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Johnny Depp plays Willy Wonka
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Helena Bonham Carter plays Mrs. Bucket
Helena Bonham Carter CBE (born 26 May 1966) is an English actress. Known for her roles in independent films and block...
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Born to Australian parents in London, Noah Taylor migrated to Australia at age five. He left school at 16, and began ...
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Deep Roy plays Oompa Loompa
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See Deep Roy's other roles →Christopher Lee plays Dr. Wonka
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Adam Godley (born 22 July 1964) is a British actor. He has been nominated for two Tony Awards and four Laurence Olivi...
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AnnaSophia Robb plays Violet Beauregarde
Julia Winter plays Veruca Salt
Jordan Fry plays Mike Teavee
Philip Wiegratz plays Augustus Glupsch
Blair Dunlop plays Little Willy Wonka
Liz Smith plays Grandma Georgina
Eileen Essell plays Grandma Josephine
David Morris plays Grandpa George
Nitin Ganatra plays Prince Pondicherry
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See Nitin Ganatra's other roles →Shelley Conn plays Princess Pondicherry
Chris Cresswell plays Prodnose
Philip Philmar plays Slugworth
Tony Kirwood plays Finckelgruber
Todd Boyce plays TV Reporter
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Menis Yousry plays Moroccan Market Trader
Harry Taylor plays Mr. Gloop
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Francesca Hunt plays Mrs. Salt
Garrick Hagon plays Denver Reporter
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Roger Frost plays Tall Man
Oscar James plays Shopkeeper
Colette Appleby plays Customer in Shop
Débora Monteiro plays Woman in Shop
Annette Badland plays Jolly Woman
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Geoffrey Holder plays Narrator (voice)
Elena Buda plays Character Dancer (uncredited)
Rene Costa plays Factory Worker (uncredited)
Danny Elfman plays Oompa Loompa (voice) (uncredited)
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See Danny Elfman's other roles →Aiko Horiuchi plays Woman in shop (uncredited)
Brigitte Millar plays Journalist (uncredited)
Valery Richardson plays Zombie Dancer (uncredited)
John Warman plays Policeman (uncredited)
Tracy Yarkoni plays Violet's Neighbor (uncredited)
Jynine James plays Salts Nuts Girl (Uncredited)
Crew of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
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- Johnny Depp
- Freddie Highmore
- David Kelly
- Helena Bonham Carter
- Noah Taylor
- Missi Pyle
- James Fox
- Deep Roy
- Christopher Lee
- Adam Godley
- Franziska Troegner
- AnnaSophia Robb
- Julia Winter
- Jordan Fry
- Philip Wiegratz
- Blair Dunlop
- Liz Smith
- Eileen Essell
- David Morris
- Nitin Ganatra
- Shelley Conn
- Chris Cresswell
- Philip Philmar
- Tony Kirwood
- Todd Boyce
- Nayef Rashed
- Menis Yousry
- Harry Taylor
- Hubertus Geller
- Francesca Hunt
- Garrick Hagon
- Kevin Eldon
- Mark Heap
- Roger Frost
- Oscar James
- Colette Appleby
- Débora Monteiro
- Annette Badland
- Steve Hope Wynne
- Geoffrey Holder
- Elena Buda
- Rene Costa
- Danny Elfman
- Aiko Horiuchi
- Brigitte Millar
- Valery Richardson
- John Warman
- Tracy Yarkoni
- Jynine James