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The Hands of Orlac

The Hands of Orlac
★ 6.9/10•1924•1h 38m•NR•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.

Louis Nerz · Screenplay

Robert Wiene · Director

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 38m
LanguageDE
Release DateSep 24, 1924

Actors

Conrad Veidt

Conrad Veidt

Paul Orlac

Alexandra Sorina

Alexandra Sorina

Yvonne Orlac

Fritz Strassny

Fritz Strassny

Vater Orlac

Paul Askonas

Diener

Carmen Cartellieri

Carmen Cartellieri

Regine

Hans Homma

Dr. Serral

Fritz Kortner

Fritz Kortner

Nera

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