7 Faces of Dr. Lao
“Bolt the doors! Lock the windows! Dr. Lao's coming to town!”
Synopsis
An old Chinese man rides into the town of Abalone, Arizona and changes it forever, as the citizens see themselves reflected in the mirror of Lao's mysterious circus of mythical beasts.
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Tony Randall
Dr. Lao / The Abominable Snowman / Merlin the Magician / Apollonius of Tyana / Pan / The Giant Serpent / Medusa / Audience Member
Barbara Eden
Angela Benedict
Arthur O'Connell
Clint Stark
John Ericson
Ed Cunningham / Transformed Pan
Noah Beery Jr.
Tim Mitchell
Lee Patrick
Mrs. Howard Cassin
Minerva Urecal
Kate Lindquist
John Qualen
Luther Lindquist
Frank Kreig
Peter Ramsey
Peggy Rea
Mrs. Peter Ramsey
Eddie Little Sky
George C. George
Royal Dano
Carey
Argentina Brunetti
Sarah Benedict
John Doucette
Lucas
Dal McKennon
Lean Cowboy
Frank Cady
Mayor James Sargent
Chubby Johnson
Fat Cowboy
Douglas Fowley
Toothless Cowboy
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 18, 1964
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 1985
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Pal
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Beaumont
- Original Score
- Leigh Harline
- Original Title
- 7 Faces of Dr. Lao
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- George Pal Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Pal
Charles Beaumont, Charles G. Finney
Leigh Harline
Robert J. Bronner
George Tomasini
George Pal
Department Leadership Roster
Robert J. Bronner
Director of Photography
George Tomasini
Editor
George Pal
Director
Charles Beaumont
Screenplay
George Pal
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 7 Faces of Dr. Lao
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What is 7 Faces of Dr. Lao about?
An old Chinese man rides into the town of Abalone, Arizona and changes it forever, as the citizens see themselves reflected in the mirror of Lao's mysterious circus of mythical beasts.
Who directed 7 Faces of Dr. Lao?
7 Faces of Dr. Lao was directed by George Pal.
Who stars in 7 Faces of Dr. Lao?
The principal cast of 7 Faces of Dr. Lao includes Tony Randall, Barbara Eden, Arthur O'Connell, John Ericson, Noah Beery Jr..
When was 7 Faces of Dr. Lao released and how long is it?
7 Faces of Dr. Lao was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for 7 Faces of Dr. Lao?
The original motion picture soundtrack for 7 Faces of Dr. Lao was composed by Leigh Harline.
Is 7 Faces of Dr. Lao based on a book or true story?
7 Faces of Dr. Lao is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Charles G. Finney".
What is the age rating and content advisory for 7 Faces of Dr. Lao?
7 Faces of Dr. Lao holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).