Horror ·Thriller ·Mystery · Austria · 1924 · 1h 38m

The Hands of Orlac

Orlacs Hände

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Director
Robert Wiene
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
Crew
Hans Androschin — Director of Photography Günther Krampf — Director of Photography Louis Nerz — Screenplay Maurice Renard — Novel
Synopsis

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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Mood & Themes
murderpianisttransplantsilent filmtormenttrain wreckpsychological terrorgerman expressionism
Key Collaborators
Robert Wiene Director Hans Androschin Director of Photography Günther Krampf Director of Photography Louis Nerz Screenplay Maurice Renard Novel
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