

The Hands of Orlac
1924-09-24 · 98 min · ★ 6.9
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 VeidtPaul Orlac
Alexandra SorinaYvonne Orlac
Fritz StrassnyVater Orlac
Carmen CartellieriRegine
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