| | : | Rating: 2/4 : Oh, you have your cage, too. Dr. Lao A defeat for all the ideals you once held so sacred. Merlin In fact, it is more of a Carnival , with acts including Apollonius of Tyana, Merlin , Medusa, Pan , the Abominable Snowman, a giant Serpent and a catfish in a goldfish bowl; his claim that this is a Loch Ness Monster (> Sea Monsters ) is widely derided. No, no. ONE and one usually make two, but in the case of "Shock Treatment" and "7 Faces of Dr. Lao," they make a rattling, round zero. [thick Chinese accent]  March 23, 2019 : Coming Soon. Mike Was a matter you? How come you speak perfect English all of a sudden? Hallo. It is an adaptation of the 1935 fantasy novel The Circus of Dr. Lao by Charles G. Finney. How about $50? : Please reference “Error Code 2121” when contacting customer service. Blending elements of fantasy, Western and morality play, the movie sees Lao and his … Great movie for children and adults. You come circus, tonight? Sidney Poitier’s 7 Most Memorable Performances, All Harry Potter Movies Ranked Worst to Best by Tomatometer, Golden Tomato Awards: Best Movies & TV of 2020. Dr. Lao Apollonius of Tyana A nice film for the family on a snowy afternoon. 7 Faces of Dr. Lao soundtrack from 2006, composed by Leigh Harline. Dr. Lao and to receive email from Rotten Tomatoes and Fandango. Dr. Lao That's the truth! This circus is like a mirror. Excuse, pwease. Two page long. You worry - too much. : I do magic. Oh we spare no pains and we spare no dough, oh we want to give you one hell of a show. | Rating: 3/5. circus arizona magic yeti medusa railroad chinese man loch ness monster 7 Faces of Dr. Lao Release Date: March 18, 1964 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. Now, Mr. Cunningham, do you suppose this garrulous intruder may be a... a swindler, perhaps, an assassin, a charlatan plotting some curious disaster for your town? : Two days. Music is by Leigh Harline and cinematography by Robert J. Bronner. The original book, The Circus of Dr. Lao, was Finney's first effort and created a literary sensation upon publication. : Dr. Lao By opting to have your ticket verified for this movie, you are allowing us to check the email address associated with your Rotten Tomatoes account against an email address associated with a Fandango ticket purchase for the same movie. Tim Mitchell Forgot your password? I am seven thousand, three hundred and twenty-two years old... this October. 7 Faces of Dr. Lao is directed by George Pal and adapted to screenplay by Charles Beaumont from Charles G. Finney's book The Circus of Dr. Lao. Dr. Lao The percentage of Approved Tomatometer Critics who have given this movie a positive review. 7 Faces Of Dr. Lao. Thank you. A full page for two days? Dr. Lao Mrs. Cassin : Oh, my boy, that's... that's circus enough for anyone. That's real magic. - - I'm sorry, but, you see, it is my curse to tell the absolute truth. Dr. Lao ️ THE 7 FACES OF DR. LAO Pure nostalgia ️ Gentle and elderly Chinese (7322 years old), Dr. Lao (Tony Randall) arrives in Abalone, Arizona, with his circus, which has unique attractions (the Abominable Snowman, Merlin, Medusa, Pan, Tiana's Apollonius and other great beings). The way the sun goes down when you're tired, comes up when you want to be on the move. Ed Cunningham Yes. Seven Faces Of Doctor Lao (1964) was produced by George Pal who – after more than a decade of science fiction classics including Destination Moon (1950), When Worlds Collide (1951), The War Of The Worlds (1953), Conquest Of Space (1955) and The Time Machine (1960) – was turning more to fantasy in his later years, his first true love. : Tony Randall's best role. Why? Do printing here? Each attraction gives a lesson to each resident, changing their future and behavior for the better. : : And out they come. There are things in the world not even the experience of a lifetime spent in Abalone could conceive of. He not only problematically plays the title character, the Chinese proprietor of a traveling carnival that visits a small town in the American West, but also six of the circus’ acts, including Merlin the Magician, Medusa, and the voice of a giant, stop-motion serpent that sports a mustache and smokes a cigar. Dr. Lao ...each set piece is dropped into the film with a thud. Official Sites There's also a budding romance between widow Barbara Eden and the new newspaper man in town, While the appearance of Dr. Lao seems coincidental, he and his circus help to resolve these issues. Oh, it comes and goes. There's nothing in-between. : Apollonius of Tyana My specialty is wisdom. Every time you watch a rainbow and feel wonder in your heart. Dr. Lao Verified reviews are considered more trustworthy by fellow moviegoers. Dr. Lao Mike Some of these pictures and descriptions may give away plot details that you might not want to know before watching the film. Am I going to win? This town ain't big enough for you and me, partner! Dr. Lao Start right away. Cinemark A strange, sporadically entertaining fantasy, which won the Honorary Oscar for Makeup: Tony Randall plays seven roles. Gadzooks, Madam, these are not tricks! I, sir, am a major mystery. Somewhere between Freaks (1932) Once Upon a Time in the West (1968) you’ll find the carcass of 7 Faces of Dr. Lao (1964). |, October 23, 2004 Coming Soon. Dr. Lao : Good, good, good. Release Dates Don't have an account? Tony Randall Dr. Lao, The Abominable Snowman, Merlin the Magician, Apollonius of Tyana, Pan, The Giant Serpent, Medusa, Audience Member Barbara Eden Angela Benedict All rights reserved. The way a leaf grows. Regal And yet, the film is set in the small town of Abalone, Arizona on the verge of being exploited by wealthy rancher at the turn of the 20th century. All Critics (6) Mr. eh? : Cinemark Giant Serpent Apollonius of Tyana Hey! Based on Charles G. Finney’s novel The Circus Of Dr. Lao and set during the turn of the last century, 7 Faces Of Dr. Lao follows a mysterious Chinese impresario - the titular Dr. Lao - who brings his weird and wonderful traveling circus to the desert town of Abalone, Arizona and promises its residents a hell of a show. The percentage of users who rated this 3.5 stars or higher. Tim Mitchell That's okay. : Every time you pick up a handful of dust, and see not the dust, but a mystery, a marvel, there in your hand. : You were born with a great love of humanity, Clinton Stark. : : Arthur O'Connell plays a money-grubbing bastard who wants everyone to sell him their property so he can benefit from a railroad coming near town that only he knows about. I don't understand. : American money? | Rotten (1). Excuse. Oh, it just comes and goes? Full Cast & Crew: 7 Faces of Dr. Lao (1964) Cast (31) Tony Randall. : Neither do I. Mike In the most remarkable role and performance of his career, Tony Randall stars in this delightful fable about a mysterious Chinese doctor and magical proprietor of a circus that comes to a dusty Arizona town and generates a wave of good happenings. Maybe big supplies! "7 Faces of Dr. Lao" is a delightful and magic cult-movie, with a beautiful and entertaining story and great direction of George Pal. 7 Faces of Dr. Lao is a Metrocolor 1964 film adaptation of the 1935 fantasy novel The Circus of Dr. Lao by Charles G. Finney.It details the visit of a magical circus to a small town in the southwest United States, and the effects that visit has on the people of the town.The novel was adapted by Charles Beaumont, directed by George Pal and starred Tony Randall in the title roles. Lao. A mysterious traveling circus unleashes a torrent of magic and mysticism in a dusty Arizona town. Clint Stark John Ericson. The way the desert looks at night, with the moon embracing it. Apollonius of Tyana 7 Faces of Dr. Lao ©1963 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Films: The 7 Faces of Dr. Lao (1964) Alias: Dr. Lao, Apollonius of Tyana, the Great Serpent, Merlin, Pan, Medusa, the Abominable Snowman, the Loch Ness Monster Type: Mystical Location: Civilized Area Height/Weight: From that of an average human to that of a large van. Just leave us a message here and we will work on getting you verified. I fix. Look at you now. Mike, the whole world is a circus if you look at it the right way. Dr. Lao Clint Stark : : Unless you know how to remedy this machine. You test your bars just as often as I test mine, kiddo. An elderly Chinese man routs evil in a Western frontier town by setting up his circus for the townspeople. It's because in all your years, you've never been able to understand that perfection exists only as an ideal. What finally brought Tuttle the Oscar recognition he'd long deserved was his work in transforming Tony Randall in 1964's 7 Faces of Dr. Lao. Dr. Lao George Pal's 7 Faces of Dr. Lao was a great matinee item for kids with big imaginations. No mind. : Who’s Going to Win Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress at the 2021 Oscars? It stars Tony Randall, Arthur O'Connell, John Ericson, Noah Beery Junior, Royal Dano and Barbara Eden. We want to hear what you have to say but need to verify your account. Highly Recommended. : I believe I shall tell you. They won't be able to see your review if you only submit your rating. Every time such a thing happens, you're part of the Circus of Dr. Lao. | [Dr. Lao is fishing in a dried-up riverbed]. Gallery. Dr. Lao. And youth may come and age may go, but no more circuses like this show. Affiliation: Good Summary: I think we've had enough of circus's that are laden with corruption and really bad people/happenings. Chop. : No. Then, time says, presto! Release year: 1964. Apollonius of Tyana : I - I create, I transpose, I transubstantiate, I break up, I recombine - but I never trick! and the Terms and Policies, You're a mean, ugly man! Clint Stark : The answer is to such matters, remain closed behind a curtain. Ed Cunningham / Transformed Pan. : Clint Stark The image is an example of a ticket confirmation email that AMC sent you when you purchased your ticket. [an evening heart-to-heart between Dr. Lao and Mike]. One of my favorite childhood films a total joy. Director/animator George Pal held the reins here, and it had a bit of a Harryhausen feel to some of the animated sequences. This is a western fantasy that offers some serious messages about life, greed, corruption, perception, and human nature, with the most depressing fortune teller I've ever seen. Big, big, big. There aren’t many movies like “7 Faces of Dr Lao.” It’s an amazing feast for the eyes and the mind. You're almost there! Are you an acrobat? “The 7 Faces of Dr. Lao” is a whimsical morality tale set in an old west that never was, aimed at younger audiences with his simplistic story of good over greed. Five cents, please. Every time such a thing happens, Mike, you are part of the Circus of Dr. Lao. Do you know what wisdom is? Fifdy dollar. Me no use bait. Fine supporting performances by Barbara Eden, Arthur O' Connell and John Ericson. Only philosophically. Who's interested in ideals? : Sign up here. Synopsis: The mysterious Dr. Lao (Tony Randall) rides into the sleepy town of Abalone and advertises his travelling … If you don't mind? Wise guy! : But, this love soon turned to bitterness and contempt. 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