The Hands of Orlac (1924)
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.
Director: Robert Wiene
Genre: Horror, Thriller, Mystery
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date: September 24, 1924
Cast
- Conrad Veidt - Paul Orlac
- Alexandra Sorina - Yvonne Orlac
- Fritz Strassny - Vater Orlac
- Paul Askonas - Diener
- Carmen Cartellieri - Regine
- Hans Homma - Dr. Serral
- Fritz Kortner - Nera
Screenplay
- Louis Nerz (Screenplay)
- Maurice Renard (Novel)
Cinematography: Hans Androschin, Günther Krampf
Production: Pan-Film KG Wien
Country: Austria
Language: No Language
Original Language: de
Themes
Snuff Film: Urban Legend or Reality?, Snuff Film Nightmare and Reality, Bloody Slasher Horror at Summer Camp, Slasher: Masked Killer Nightmare, Deadly Conspiracies in Elite Circles
Keywords
murder, pianist, transplant, silent film, torment, train wreck, psychological terror, german expressionism
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Hands of Orlac about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Hands of Orlac?
- The Hands of Orlac was directed by Robert Wiene.
- Who stars in The Hands of Orlac?
- The Hands of Orlac stars Conrad Veidt, Alexandra Sorina, Fritz Strassny, Paul Askonas, Carmen Cartellieri, Hans Homma.
- How long is The Hands of Orlac?
- The Hands of Orlac has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is The Hands of Orlac?
- The Hands of Orlac is a Horror, Thriller, Mystery film.
- Where was The Hands of Orlac produced?
- The Hands of Orlac was produced in Austria.
- What are the themes of The Hands of Orlac?
- The themes of The Hands of Orlac include: Snuff Film: Urban Legend or Reality?, Snuff Film Nightmare and Reality, Bloody Slasher Horror at Summer Camp, Slasher: Masked Killer Nightmare, Deadly Conspiracies in Elite Circles.