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THE HANDS OF ORLAC

19241h 38m6.9 TMDb

Directed by Robert Wiene

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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.

Cast

Conrad Veidt

Paul Orlac

Alexandra Sorina

Yvonne Orlac

Fritz Strassny

Vater Orlac

Paul Askonas

Diener

Carmen Cartellieri

Regine

Hans Homma

Dr. Serral

Fritz Kortner

Nera

Movie Vibe

Suspense10

Emotion5

Complexity9.2

Humor5

Realism7.5

Action4.2

Darkness8

Who would enjoy this

Recommended for

✓viewers who enjoy suspense and tension
✓fans of atmospheric, unsettling cinema

May not appeal to

–viewers sensitive to disturbing content
–those seeking nonstop action

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