The Hands of Orlac

The Hands of Orlac

1924•1h 38m•6.8/10

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6.8/10(107)

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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Production

Pan-Film KG Wien

Language

DE

Status

Released

Release Date

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Cast

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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