The Hands of Orlac (1924)

The Hands of Orlac (1924) poster

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
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Cast

Screenplay

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

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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.