7 Faces of Dr. Lao (1964) Mystery Fantasy Western
7 Faces of Dr. Lao (1964) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
Rated G | Threatrical Aug 13, 1964 (US) | Genres Mystery, Fantasy, Western | Runtime 1h 40m
- Overall Score: ☆ 7.85/10
IMDB: ☆ 7.1/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 8.6/10
7 Faces of Dr. Lao Plot Synopsis:
An old Chinese gentleman 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.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A mysterious circus comes to a western town bearing wonders and characters that entertain the inhabitants and teach valuable lessons.
Tagline: All Tony - All Terrific!
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7 Faces of Dr. Lao Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1964 (more 1964 movies)
MPAA Rating: G
Runtime: 100 minutes / Genres: Mystery, Fantasy, Western
Directors: George Pal
Stars: Tony Randall, Barbara Eden, Arthur O''Connell, John Ericson, Noah Beery Jr. … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Aug 13, 1964Production Co.: WARNER BROTHERS PICTURES
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / 7 Faces of Dr. Lao Release Dates In Theaters: Aug 13, 1964, DVD: Oct 03, 2000
Writers: Charles Beaumont, Charles G. Finney, Ben Hecht
Producers: George Pal
Musicians: Leigh Harline
Cinematographers: Robert J. Bronner
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7 Faces of Dr. Lao Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Tony Randall | ... | Dr. Lao / The Abominable Snowman / Merlin the Magician / Apollonius of Tyana / Pan / The Giant Serpent / Medusa |
| 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 |
| Kevin Tate | ... | Mike Benedict |
| Mary Benoit | ... | Mother (uncredited) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Tony Randall, as Dr. Lao / The Abominable Snowman / Merlin the Magician / Apollonius of Tyana / Pan / The Giant Serpent / Medusa, passed away at age 84 in New York City, New York, USA.
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m)
Also known as: Anthony Randall - Barbara Eden (b. August 23, 1931) – Angela Benedict
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 3¾" (1.62 m)
Also known as: Miss San Francisco 1951 - Arthur O''Connell, as Clint Stark, passed away at age 73 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m) - John Ericson, as Ed Cunningham / Transformed Pan, passed away at age 93 in Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA.
Sign: Libra, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Also known as: John Erickson - Noah Beery Jr., as Tim Mitchell, passed away at age 81 in Tehachapi, California, USA.
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Noah Beery | Pidge Beery | Noah Berry - Lee Patrick, as Mrs. Howard Cassin, passed away at age 80 in Laguna Hills, California, USA.
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 3½" (1.61 m) - Minerva Urecal, as Kate Lindquist, passed away at age 71 in Glendale, California, USA.
Sign: Virgo - John Qualen, as Luther Lindquist, passed away at age 87 in Torrance, California, USA.
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m)
Also known as: John M. Qualen | John T. Qualen - Frank Kreig – Peter Ramsey
Also known as: Frank Krieg - Peggy Rea, as Mrs. Peter Ramsey, passed away at age 89 in Toluca Lake, California, USA.
Sign: Aries
Also known as: Peggy Rae - Eddie Little Sky, as George C. George, passed away at age 71 in Penn.
Sign: Leo
Also known as: Eddie Littel | Eddie Little | Eddie Little-Sky | Eddie Littlesky | Eddie 'Little' Sky - Royal Dano, as Carey, passed away at age 71 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m) - Argentina Brunetti, as Sarah Benedict, passed away at age 98 in Rome, Lazio, Italy.
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 3" (1.6 m)
Also known as: Betina Brunetti - John Doucette – Lucas
- Dal McKennon, as Lean Cowboy, passed away at age 89 in Raymond, Wash.
Sign: Cancer
Also known as: Charles Farrington | Dale McKennon | Dallas McKennon | Dalllas McKennon | Dal McKinnon
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