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The Hands of Orlac
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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

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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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