The Hands of Orlac
Orlacs Hände
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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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 4, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Wiene
- Screenplay & Story
- Louis Nerz
- Original Title
- Orlacs Hände
- Country of Origin
- Austria
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Pan-Film KG Wien
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Wiene
Louis Nerz, Maurice Renard
Hans Androschin, Günther Krampf
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Robert Wiene
Director
Louis Nerz
Screenplay
Hans Androschin
Director of Photography
Günther Krampf
Director of Photography
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is The Hands of Orlac about?
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.
Who directed The Hands of Orlac?
The Hands of Orlac was directed by Robert Wiene.
Who stars in The Hands of Orlac?
The principal cast of The Hands of Orlac includes Conrad Veidt, Alexandra Sorina, Fritz Strassny, Paul Askonas, Carmen Cartellieri.
When was The Hands of Orlac released and how long is it?
The Hands of Orlac was released in 1924 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Is The Hands of Orlac based on a book or true story?
The Hands of Orlac is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Maurice Renard".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Hands of Orlac?
The Hands of Orlac holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).