The Wizard of Mars

The Wizard of Mars
Theatrical release poster
Directed byDavid L. Hewitt
Screenplay byDavid L. Hewitt
Story by
  • David L. Hewitt
  • Armando Busick
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyAustin McKinney
Edited byTom Graeff
Music byFrank A. Coe
Distributed byAmerican General Pictures Inc.
Release date
  • 1965 (1965)
Running time
85 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$33,000 (estimated)

The Wizard of Mars is a 1965 American science fiction film directed and co-written by David L. Hewitt. It is loosely based on L. Frank Baum's 1900 novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. The title character is portrayed by John Carradine, who gives a lengthy monologue as a projection near the end of the film. The film contrasts with Baum's novel by depicting the constraints of human aspirations.