Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory is a 1971 American musical fantasy film directed by Mel Stuart, and produced by David L. Wolper. The screenplay by Roald Dahl was based on his 1964 novel of the same name. The film stars Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka and Peter Ostrum as Charlie Bucket. The film’s soundtrack features the song “Pure Imagination” written by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley.

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory was released to critical acclaim and was a box office success. It was nominated for five Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and won one for Best Original …