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The Hands of Orlac

Name: The Hands of Orlac
Director: Robert Wiene
Genre: Horror, Thriller, Mystery
Released: 1924
Rating: 6.9
Cast: Conrad Veidt, Alexandra Sorina, Fritz Strassny, Paul Askonas, Carmen Cartellieri

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.

1924 · Directed by Robert Wiene · 98 min · Horror · Thriller · Mystery · 8 frames

Crew

Screenplay: Louis Nerz
Cinematography: Hans Androschin, Günther Krampf

Cast

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

Production

Country: Austria
Language: No Language
Studios: Pan-Film KG Wien
Themes: murder, pianist, transplant, silent film, torment, train wreck, psychological terror, german expressionism

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