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The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T.

G19531h 29mRoy Rowland
IMDb 6.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 83%

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A young boy dreams that he is in an imaginary world where, assisted by his family's plumber, he must save other piano-playing kids like himself from the dungeons of his dictatorial piano teacher who also mind-controls his mother.

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Frequently asked questions

What is The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T. (1953) about?

A young boy dreams that he is in an imaginary world where, assisted by his family's plumber, he must save other piano-playing kids like himself from the dungeons of his dictatorial piano teacher who also mind-controls his mother.

Who stars in The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T.?

The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T. stars Peter Lind Hayes, Mary Healy, Hans Conried. The film was directed by Roy Rowland.

How long is The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T.?

The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T. has a runtime of 1 h 29 min and premiered in 1953. It is rated G.

Is The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T. worth watching?

The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T. holds an IMDb rating of 6.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 83. Fans of Family, Fantasy, Music are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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