Hands of a Stranger
“They gave him the hands of a killer!”
Synopsis
A concert pianist loses his hands in a car crash, but a surgeon gives him new ones. The experimental medical procedure goes awry when the new hands drive the pianist mad.
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Trailer: Hands of a Stranger (1962)
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-03-26
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Paul Lukather
Dr. Gil Harding
Joan Harvey
Dina Paris
James Noah
Vernon Paris (as James Stapleton)
Irish McCalla
Holly
Barry Gordon
Skeet
Ted Otis
Dr. Ross Compton
Laurence Haddon
Lt. Syms
Elaine Martone
Eileen Hunter
George Sawaya
Tony Wilder
Sally Kellerman
Sue
Michael Rye
George Britton
Michael Du Pont
Dr. Ken Fry
David Kramer
Carnival Barker
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 22, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Newt Arnold
- Screenplay & Story
- Newt Arnold, Maurice Renard
- Original Score
- Richard LaSalle
- Original Title
- Hands of a Stranger
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Glenwood-Neve Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Newt Arnold
Newt Arnold, Maurice Renard
Richard LaSalle
Henry Cronjager Jr.
Bert Honey
Newt Arnold, Michael Du Pont
Department Leadership Roster
Newt Arnold
Director
Newt Arnold
Writer
Newt Arnold
Producer
Michael Du Pont
Producer
Richard LaSalle
Original Music Composer
Bert Honey
Editor
Henry Cronjager Jr.
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hands of a Stranger
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What is Hands of a Stranger about?
A concert pianist loses his hands in a car crash, but a surgeon gives him new ones. The experimental medical procedure goes awry when the new hands drive the pianist mad.
Who directed Hands of a Stranger?
Hands of a Stranger was directed by Newt Arnold.
Who stars in Hands of a Stranger?
The principal cast of Hands of a Stranger includes Paul Lukather, Joan Harvey, James Noah, Irish McCalla, Barry Gordon.
When was Hands of a Stranger released and how long is it?
Hands of a Stranger was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Hands of a Stranger?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hands of a Stranger was composed by Richard LaSalle.
Is Hands of a Stranger based on a book or true story?
Hands of a Stranger is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Maurice Renard".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hands of a Stranger?
Hands of a Stranger holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).