Still from 7 Faces of Dr. Lao — 7 Faces of Dr. Lao (1964) — George PalPhotographed by Robert J. Bronner

George Pal

7 Faces of Dr. Lao

Name: 7 Faces of Dr. Lao
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Family, Western
Released: 1964
Duration: 100 min

English / 1964 / 1h 40m

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Comedy Fantasy Family Western

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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.

Credits

Crew

DirectorGeorge Pal

WriterCharles Beaumont

CinematographerRobert J. Bronner

Composer

Cast

Tony Randallas Dr. Lao / The Abominable Snowman / Merlin the Magician / Apollonius of Tyana / Pan / The Giant Serpent / Medusa / Audience Member

Barbara Edenas Angela Benedict

Arthur O'Connellas Clint Stark

John Ericsonas Ed Cunningham / Transformed Pan

Noah Beery Jr.as Tim Mitchell

Lee Patrickas Mrs. Howard Cassin

Minerva Urecalas Kate Lindquist

John Qualenas Luther Lindquist

Frank Kreigas Peter Ramsey

Peggy Reaas Mrs. Peter Ramsey

Eddie Little Skyas George C. George

Royal Danoas Carey

Argentina Brunettias Sarah Benedict

John Doucetteas Lucas

Dal McKennonas Lean Cowboy

Frank Cadyas Mayor James Sargent

Chubby Johnsonas Fat Cowboy

Douglas Fowleyas Toothless Cowboy

Kevin Tateas Mike Benedict

Betsy Haleas Little Girl