The Hands of Orlac

The Hands of Orlac

★ 6.9IMDb Score
Released:1924-09-24
Duration:98 min
Country:Austria
Director:Robert Wiene
Actors:Conrad Veidt, Alexandra Sorina, Fritz Strassny, Paul Askonas, Carmen Cartellieri
Production:Pan-Film KG Wien

Overview:

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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