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The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T.

Mary Healy (Actor), Hans Conried (Actor), Roy Rowland (Director) | Format: DVD
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Bart: I don't think the piano is my instrument.
Dr. Terwilliker: What other instruments are there, pray tell? Scratchy violins, screechy piccolos, nauseating trumpets, et cetera, et cetera?

The only live-action Dr. Seuss movie for nearly a half-century, this delightful musical comedy is a treat--something for kids who thought they have seen everything. Young Bart (Tommy Rettig of TV's Lassie) detests his piano lessons with the fanatical Dr. Terwilliker (Hans Conried). As with Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz, Bart falls into a dream world in which the piano teacher--renamed Dr. T--is ruler and children are hunted down to have piano lessons. Worse yet, Dr. T has magical control over Bart's mom (Mary Healy). The Oscar-nominated songs are uneven but the art direction is superb, creating a truly magical world (and the world's longest piano). Dr. Seuss's love for language stays intact. Many kids of the 1950s might remember Bart's five-fingered beanie, which was a top seller. Great fun for the 5-10 age range, and adults too. --Doug Thomas

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4.0 out of 5 stars A Superb Masterpiece Feb 15 2011
By jamiedalewalraven
Format:DVD
This film is an incredible piece of work built onto a great story with great dialogue, conflicts, music and dancing. I had remembered this movie from my childhood but didn't know the name. So I searched through Google, only remembering a long piano and what I thought were propeller hats (they turned out to be happy fingers).

The music is one of the highlights for me. The lyrics and the melodies are thought provoking and inspiring. My son is only four months old, but he really seems to enjoy the music and colours. The sets are very well done, and the colours are fantastic. We watch it together often, and neither of us seem to tire of it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Yes, sir, it's VERY atomic! July 9 2004
By cherrymerrymuffins
Format:DVD
"The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T" is a journey into the extraordinary, the unbelievable, and the entertaining. Albeit, it's wacky, but how else should the wonderful world of Dr. Seuss be? If you are up for a fantastic adventure into dreamland, than look no further!

Bart Collins is your average little boy--he loves his mom, he likes to play with his dog, and there is nothing he despises more than practicing the piano. No doubt his eccentric, but strangely captivating piano instructor, Dr. Terwilliker, has something to do with this. After a particularly trying lesson, Bart falls asleep at the ivories and is transported to the Terwilliker Institute, a prison-castle for tiny piano players like himself. He immediately attempts escape, but finds himself surrounded by a whole lot of bizarre characters, including some green-skinned musician-hostages who do not play the piano.

This colorful film may be a bit quirky, but beneath its oddity is a charming story that is sure to involve you and stimulate your imagination. Every aspect of "Fingers" is truly memorable, from the beautiful set to the catchy sing-along numbers to the original screenplay. This is a movie that the entire family will love--kids can identify with Bart and Dr. Seuss, adults can enjoy the music and choreography, and everyone will want to watch it again and again.

Once you watch "The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T," you'll see why I went crazy when I was able to tape it on TV (and went crazy when someone taped over it!). I couldn't wait until this title appeared on DVD! Get it while it's hot! :)

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5.0 out of 5 stars YOU MUST SEE THIS July 8 2004
By Kafka
Format:DVD
This was my favorite movie as a little kid... and it still is. Its musical peices are fun for children and devilishly clever for adults. The insanity of its plot puts a smile on my face and makes me laugh even though I've seen it so many times. This is a timless classic that is good for people of all ages and is sure to make you laugh. This is just one of those films that you have to see.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very Seussian
This movie is an excellent movie if you enjoy Dr. Seuss. It does much better than either "The Grinch" or "The Cat in the Hat" in being Seuss-like, and has a pretty good story. Read more
Published on Jan 12 2004
4.0 out of 5 stars Imagination is the biggest value
If you are looking for a real dr. suess movie, you found it. This movie was made with input and approval from Dr. suess himself! Read more
Published on Dec 27 2003 by bo knows
5.0 out of 5 stars A Timeless Joy
I remember seeing this movie as a child and was delighted to see that it is now on DVD. While a bit on the strange side, it is a joy to behold. Read more
Published on Mar 19 2003 by I. Henzel
3.0 out of 5 stars The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T
Ted Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, wrote and helped design this eccentric fantasy about a young boy named Bart (Tommy Rettig) who, like most young boys, doesn't enjoy his piano... Read more
Published on Sep 26 2002 by Patrick N. Thayer
5.0 out of 5 stars BIZARRE!!!!!!!
This is one of the strangest and most entertaining movies you and you're kids will ever watch. I recommend this film to music teachers for classroom viewing - perfect for grades... Read more
Published on Jun 6 2002
5.0 out of 5 stars A Classic for Children and any adult who took piano lessons
Critics may not have thought this is the most wondeful movie ever made, but the Dr. Seuss sets and simple story of a boy who wants a dad and would rather play baseball than... Read more
Published on April 15 2002 by Rodman Neumann
5.0 out of 5 stars Age shall not wither nor custom stale this wonderful movie
Hollywood could not do a better movie today if they tried, even with modern special effects technology and buckets of money, witness the live-action "Grinch" if you don't... Read more
Published on Jan 28 2002 by W. H. Jamison, Jr.
5.0 out of 5 stars Age shall not wither nor custom stale this wonderful movie
Hollywood could not do a better movie today if they tried, even with modern special effects technology and buckets of money, witness the live-action "Grinch" if you don't... Read more
Published on Jan 28 2002 by W. H. Jamison, Jr.
5.0 out of 5 stars a beautiful, well-made and surreal film
i had very vivid memories of seeing this movie when i was a kid and i wasn't disappointed when i got it on dvd. Read more
Published on Jan 9 2002 by D. L. Morical
3.0 out of 5 stars Roots
Looking for the piece of art that influenced Burton, Gilliam, and the likes? Stop here and take a look at this, it's all there: the magic, the fear of the dark that all children... Read more
Published on July 30 2001 by David
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