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The Hands of Orlac

1924-09-24 · 98 min · ★ 6.9

Horror · Thriller · Mystery

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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Directors
Robert Wiene
Production companies
Pan-Film KG Wien
Countries
Austria
Status
Released

Top Cast

Conrad VeidtConrad VeidtPaul Orlac
Alexandra SorinaAlexandra SorinaYvonne Orlac
Fritz StrassnyFritz StrassnyVater Orlac
Paul AskonasDiener
Carmen CartellieriCarmen CartellieriRegine
Hans HommaDr. Serral
Fritz KortnerFritz KortnerNera

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