THIS WEEKEND ONLY: Gene Wilder classic movies back in theaters

Participating AMC theaters airing Wilder movies for three nights as tribute

MICHIGAN – In a tribute to the late, great Gene Wilder, several AMC movie theaters around the country are having special showings of two of his most well-known movies, this weekend only. 

Two of Wilder's highest-praised movies will play in Michigan tonight through Sunday. Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory will be showing at 5 p.m. and Blazing Saddles will be showing at 7:30 p.m. Tickets will cost $5.

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The only participating Michigan locations are AMC Livonia and AMC Grand Rapids.


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