The Hands of Orlac

The Hands of Orlac (1924)

Horror, Thriller, Mystery1 hour and 38 minutes
68%
User score
Description

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.

Robert Wiene
Director
Louis Nerz
Screenplay
Maurice Renard
Novel

Actors

Conrad Veidt
Conrad Veidt
Paul Orlac
Alexandra Sorina
Alexandra Sorina
Yvonne Orlac
Fritz Strassny
Fritz Strassny
Vater Orlac
Paul Askonas
Paul Askonas
Diener
Carmen Cartellieri
Carmen Cartellieri
Regine
Hans Homma
Hans Homma
Dr. Serral
Fritz Kortner
Fritz Kortner
Nera
Status

Released

Original language

German

Budget

—

Revenue

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Keywords
murderpianisttransplantsilent filmtormenttrain wreckpsychological terrorgerman expressionism