What's the Difference between Charlie and the Chocolate Factory the Book and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory the Movie?
| In the Book |
In the Movie |
Willie Wonka
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Willie Wonka
Portrayed by: Johnny Depp
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Veruca Salt
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Veruca Salt
Portrayed by: Julia Winter
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Augustus Gloop
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Augustus Gloop
Portrayed by: Philip Wiegratz
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Mr. Salt
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Mr. Salt
Portrayed by: James Fox
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This Character does not appear.
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Princess Pondicherry
Portrayed by: Shelley Conn
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Charlie Bucket
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Charlie Bucket
Portrayed by: Peter Ostrum
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Charlie Bucket
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Charlie Bucket
Portrayed by: Freddie Highmore
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Book vs Movie
| In the Book |
In the Movie |
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Willie Wonka declares Charlie to be the heir to his company. They board the glass elevator that bursts through the roof and flies to Charlies house. |
Willie wants Charlie to be the heir, but he must leave his family behind. Charlie refuses and leaves Willie behind. A short time later, Willie seeks Charlies help with his own family. He helps him reconcile with his father. Charlie then is set to inherit the company. |