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The Hands of Orlac

The Hands of Orlac

19246.91h 38m

Overview

A world-famous pianist loses both hands in an accident. When new hands are grafted on, he is horrified to learn they once belonged to a murderer.

Directed by Robert Wiene
Written by Louis Nerz, Maurice Renard
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Top Cast

Conrad Veidt

Conrad Veidt

Paul Orlac

Alexandra Sorina

Alexandra Sorina

Yvonne Orlac

Fritz Strassny

Fritz Strassny

Vater Orlac

P

Paul Askonas

Diener

Carmen Cartellieri

Carmen Cartellieri

Regine

H

Hans Homma

Dr. Serral

Fritz Kortner

Fritz Kortner

Nera

Themes & Keywords

murderpianisttransplantsilent filmtormenttrain wreckpsychological terrorgerman expressionism

About The Hands of Orlac

The Hands of Orlac is a horror, thriller, mystery film released in 1924 exploring themes of murder, pianist, transplant, silent film, torment, train wreck. Directed by Robert Wiene, it stars Conrad Veidt, Alexandra Sorina, Fritz Strassny. A world-famous pianist loses both hands in an accident. When new hands are grafted on, he is horrified to learn they once belonged to a murderer.

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