List of the best Ted Ross movies: The Wiz(1978), Arthur(1981), Arthur 2: On the Rocks(1988) ... ...
Musical, Kids & Family
USA
1978
133 Minutes
Diana Ross Michael Jackson Richard Pryor Nipsey Russell Ted Ross Mabel King Theresa Merritt Thelma Carpenter Lena Horne Carlton Johnson
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An adaptation of "The Wizard of Oz" that tries to capture the essence of the African-American experience.
Comedy
USA
1981
97 Minutes
Dudley Moore John Gielgud Liza Minnelli Geraldine Fitzgerald Jill Eikenberry Stephen Elliott Ted Ross Barney Martin Thomas Barbour Anne De Salvo Marjorie Barnes
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Alcoholic billionaire playboy Arthur Bach must marry a woman he does not love, or he will be cut off from his $750,000,000 fortune. But when Arthur falls in love with a poor waitress, he must decide if he wants to choose love or money.
Comedy
USA
1988
113 Minutes
Dudley Moore Liza Minnelli Geraldine Fitzgerald John Gielgud Stephen Elliott Paul Benedict Cynthia Sikes Kathy Bates Jack Gilford Ted Ross Daniel Greene
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Arthur loses his fortune for staying with Linda, right as the two were preparing to adopt a child. As their marriage suffers, Arthur plans for a way to get his money back, but first he must sober up and get a real job.