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7 Faces of Dr. Lao is a 1964 American Metrocolor Western fantasy - comedy film directed by George Pal (his final directorial effort) and starring Tony Randall.
7 Faces of Dr. Lao: Directed by George Pal. With Tony Randall, Barbara Eden, Arthur O'Connell, John Ericson. A mysterious circus comes to a western town bearing wonders and characters that entertain the inhabitants and teach valuable lessons.
An elderly Chinese man routs evil in a Western frontier town by setting up his circus for the townspeople.
When the mysterious Dr Lao and his one-man circus roll into the dusty town of Abalone, he becomes involved in a land dispute between the naïve town folk and a greedy land developer.
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Part fantasy, part allegory, 7 Faces of Dr. Lao (1964) is based on a rather dark and pessimistic novel by Charles Finney, a former proofreader turned novelist from Tucson, Arizona.
7 Faces of Dr. Lao. This film features a tour-de-force performance by Tony Randall in multiple roles, along with amazing visual effects and makeup that make it unique in the history of fantasy cinema. 1,498 IMDb 7.1 1 h 39 min 1964. 16+. Fantasy · Western · Dreamlike · Imaginative. Available to rent or buy. Rent. SD $3.79. Buy. SD $10.49.
In the early 20th century, Dr. Lao brings his circus to the town of Abalone. The town is under threat due to a break in the water supply system and wealthy businessman is prepared to buy them all out.
