The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T.
Movie
1953
G
1 HOUR 28 MINS
Children
Fantasy
A young boy finds himself trapped in a surreal musical nightmare where he must escape from an oppressive piano teacher who plans to force 500 children to play on a massive piano as part of his dictatorial vision.
Cast & Crew
Peter Lind Hayes August Zabladowski
Hans Conried Dr. Terwilliker (Dr. T)
Tommy Rettig Bart Collins
Mary Healy Mrs. Collins
John Heasley Uncle Whitney
Robert Heasley Uncle Judson
Noel Cravat Sergeant Lunk
Henry Kulky Stroogo (uncredited)
Roy Rowland Director
Allan Scott Screenwriter
Dr. Seuss Screenwriter
Dr. Seuss Writer (Story)
Stanley Kramer Producer
Frederick Hollander Original Music
Heinz Roemheld Original Music
Hans J. Salter Original Music
Franz Planer Cinematography
Al Clark Film Editing
Harry W. Gerstad Film Editing
Rudolph Sternad Production Designer
Cary Odell Art Direction
William Kiernan Set Decoration
Jean Louis Costume Design
Clay Campbell Makeup Artist
Robert J. Schiffer Makeup Artist
Clem Beauchamp Production Manager
Frederick Briskin Assistant Director
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