7 Faces of Dr. Lao
1964, English. Directed by George Pal.
Bolt the doors! Lock the windows! Dr. Lao's coming to town!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 102 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch 7 Faces of Dr. Lao
7 Faces of Dr. Lao isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
- George PalDirector
- Tony RandallDr. Lao / The Abominable Snowman / Merlin the Magician / Apollonius of Tyana / Pan / The Giant Serpent / Medusa / Audience Member
- Barbara EdenAngela Benedict
- Arthur O'ConnellClint Stark
- John EricsonEd Cunningham / Transformed Pan
- Noah Beery Jr.Tim Mitchell
- Lee PatrickMrs. Howard Cassin
- Minerva UrecalKate Lindquist
- John QualenLuther Lindquist
- Frank KreigPeter Ramsey
- Peggy ReaMrs. Peter Ramsey
- Eddie Little SkyGeorge C. George
- Royal DanoCarey
Details
- Released
- 18 March 1964
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Charles Beaumont
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What 7 Faces of Dr. Lao is based on
7 Faces of Dr. Lao is based on The Circus of Dr. Lao (1935) by Charles G. Finney, published by Viking Press.
1935
The Circus of Dr. Lao
By Charles G. Finney
Published by Viking Press
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7 Faces of Dr. Lao: quick answers
Is 7 Faces of Dr. Lao worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 102 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is 7 Faces of Dr. Lao?
7 Faces of Dr. Lao runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does 7 Faces of Dr. Lao have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for 7 Faces of Dr. Lao. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
7 Faces of Dr. Lao parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
7 Faces of Dr. Lao is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is 7 Faces of Dr. Lao on?
7 Faces of Dr. Lao isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like 7 Faces of Dr. Lao?
If you liked 7 Faces of Dr. Lao, try Animal Crackers, Rango, An American Tail: Fievel Goes West.
Who directed 7 Faces of Dr. Lao?
7 Faces of Dr. Lao (1964) was directed by George Pal and stars Tony Randall, Barbara Eden, Arthur O'Connell.
What is 7 Faces of Dr. Lao based on?
7 Faces of Dr. Lao is based on The Circus of Dr. Lao (1935) by Charles G. Finney, published by Viking Press.