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7 Faces of Dr. Lao
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7 Faces of Dr. Lao

1964-03-18 · 100 min · ★ 6.9

Fantasy · Family · Western · Comedy

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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Directors
George Pal
Production companies
George Pal Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Tony RandallTony RandallDr. Lao / The Abominable Snowman / Merlin the Magician / Apollonius of Tyana / Pan / The Giant Serpent / Medusa / Audience Member
Barbara EdenBarbara EdenAngela Benedict
Arthur O'ConnellArthur O'ConnellClint Stark
John EricsonJohn EricsonEd Cunningham / Transformed Pan
Noah Beery Jr.Noah Beery Jr.Tim Mitchell
Lee PatrickLee PatrickMrs. Howard Cassin
Minerva UrecalMinerva UrecalKate Lindquist
John QualenJohn QualenLuther Lindquist
Frank KreigFrank KreigPeter Ramsey
Peggy ReaPeggy ReaMrs. Peter Ramsey
Eddie Little SkyEddie Little SkyGeorge C. George
Royal DanoRoyal DanoCarey
Argentina BrunettiArgentina BrunettiSarah Benedict
John DoucetteJohn DoucetteLucas
Dal McKennonDal McKennonLean Cowboy
Frank CadyFrank CadyMayor James Sargent
Chubby JohnsonChubby JohnsonFat Cowboy
Douglas FowleyDouglas FowleyToothless Cowboy
Kevin TateKevin TateMike Benedict
Betsy HaleLittle Girl

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