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The Hands of Orlac

The Hands of Orlac

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The Hands of Orlac

1924

1h 38m

6.9(112 votes)

Horror

Thriller

Mystery

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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Cast & Crew

7 members

Acting

Conrad Veidt

Paul Orlac

Conrad Veidt

Acting

Alexandra Sorina

Yvonne Orlac

Alexandra Sorina

Acting

Fritz Strassny

Vater Orlac

Fritz Strassny

Acting

Paul Askonas

Diener

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Carmen Cartellieri

Regine

Carmen Cartellieri

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Hans Homma

Dr. Serral

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Fritz Kortner

Nera

Fritz Kortner

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