The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T.
“The Wonder Musical of the Future!”
Synopsis
Young Bart Collins lives with his widowed mother Heloise. The major blight on Bart's existence is the hated piano lessons he is forced to endure under the tutelage of the autocratic Dr. Terwilliker. Bart feels that his mother has fallen under Terwilliker's sinister influence, and gripes to visiting plumber August Zabladowski, without much result. While grimly hammering away at his lessons, Bart dozes off and enters a fantastical musical dream.
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5000 FINGERS OF DR. T - THEATRICAL TRAILER - HIGH DEFINITION
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-01-21
Top Cast
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Peter Lind Hayes
August Zabladowski
Mary Healy
Heloise Collins
Hans Conried
Dr. Terwilliker
Tommy Rettig
Bartholomew Collins
Noel Cravat
Sgt. Lunk
Robert Heasley
Uncle Judson
Jack Heasley
Uncle Whitney
George Chakiris
Dancer
Alan Aric
Elevator Operator (uncredited)
Henry Kulky
Stroogo (uncredited)
Tony Butala
Boy Pianist (uncredited)
Kim Charney
Kim - Boy in Line (uncredited)
Diki Lerner
Dancer in Dungeon Ballet (uncredited)
Harry Wilson
Guard / Doorman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 19, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 4, 2013
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roy Rowland
- Screenplay & Story
- Dr. Seuss, Allan Scott
- Original Score
- Friedrich Hollaender
- Original Title
- The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T.
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Stanley Kramer Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roy Rowland
Dr. Seuss, Allan Scott
Friedrich Hollaender
Franz Planer
Al Clark
Stanley Kramer
Department Leadership Roster
Stanley Kramer
Producer
Dr. Seuss
Screenplay
Roy Rowland
Director
Al Clark
Editor
Franz Planer
Director of Photography
Allan Scott
Screenplay
Friedrich Hollaender
Original Music Composer
Rudolph Sternad
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T.
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What is The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T. about?
Young Bart Collins lives with his widowed mother Heloise. The major blight on Bart's existence is the hated piano lessons he is forced to endure under the tutelage of the autocratic Dr. Terwilliker. Bart feels that his mother has fallen under Terwilliker's sinister influence, and gripes to visiting plumber August Zabladowski, without much result. While grimly hammering away at his lessons, Bart dozes off and enters a fantastical musical dream.
Who directed The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T.?
The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T. was directed by Roy Rowland.
Who stars in The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T.?
The principal cast of The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T. includes Peter Lind Hayes, Mary Healy, Hans Conried, Tommy Rettig, Noel Cravat.
When was The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T. released and how long is it?
The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T. was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T.?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T. was composed by Friedrich Hollaender.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T.?
The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T. holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).