The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T.
Watch TrailerYoung Bart Collins lives with his widowed mother Heloise. The major blight on Bart's existence is the hated piano lessons he is forced to endure under the tutelage of the autocratic Dr. Terwilliker. Bart feels that his mother has fallen under Terwilliker's sinister influence, and gripes to visiting plumber August Zabladowski, without much result. While grimly hammering away at his lessons, Bart dozes off and enters a fantastical musical dream.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1953 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Family, Fantasy, Music |
| Director | Roy Rowland |
| Runtime | 89 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.2/10 (63 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T. has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.2/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.
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A classic from 1953. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.
— MovieFinder Editorial
🎭 Cast
Peter Lind Hayes
August Zabladowski
Mary Healy
Heloise Collins
Hans Conried
Dr. Terwilliker
Tommy Rettig
Bartholomew Collins
Noel Cravat
Sgt. Lunk
Robert Heasley
Uncle Judson
Jack Heasley
Uncle Whitney
George Chakiris
Dancer
Alan Aric
Elevator Operator (uncredited)
Henry Kulky
Stroogo (uncredited)
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