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The Hands of Orlac

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NR 1928 · 1h 38m
Horror, Thriller, Mystery
Starring Conrad Veidt · Alexandra Sorina · Fritz Strassny
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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.

Theatrical
Jun 4, 1928
Director
Robert Wiene
Writer
Louis Nerz
Studio
Pan-Film KG Wien
Original Title
Orlacs Hände
Original Language
German
Keywords
murder pianist transplant silent film torment train wreck psychological terror german expressionism
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C
Conrad Veidt
Paul Orlac
A
Alexandra Sorina
Yvonne Orlac
F
Fritz Strassny
Vater Orlac
P
Paul Askonas
Diener
C
Carmen Cartellieri
Regine
H
Hans Homma
Dr. Serral
F
Fritz Kortner
Nera

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