The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T.
The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T.

The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T. (1953)

1953 • 1h 29m • Family, Fantasy • G
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0+•Jul 1, 1953•USA•1h 29m
Director: Roy Rowland
Language English
NMTW 70% Good
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 1 nomination total

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Country: USA
Age rating: 0+
MPAA rating: G
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Length: 89 min

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In a quiet town, young Bart Collins feels weighed down by mandatory piano lessons. His mother, Heloise, is grieving her husband and finds guidance with Dr. Terwilliker, a strict but seemingly supportive piano teacher. Bart becomes suspicious of his mother's growing dependence on Dr. Terwilliker and feels overwhelmed by his obligations. While practicing a piece he dislikes, Bart falls asleep and enters a dreamlike world where music is everything. In this imaginative realm, he discovers the power of creativity and passion, giving him a chance to question Dr. Terwilliker's control over his mother and his own feelings about the music he's learning. As reality and fantasy intertwine in this whimsical story, Bart embarks on a musical journey that could reveal his true potential and change his relationships with music and his loved ones.

Alternative title: The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T.
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Language: English
Awards: 🏆 Nominated for 1 Oscar. 1 nomination total
Director: Roy Rowland
Type: Movie

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