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The Hands of Orlac

Name: The Hands of Orlac
Director: Robert Wiene
Released: 1924
Rating: 7
Cast: Carmen Cartellieri, Fritz Strassny, Alexandra Sorina, Conrad Veidt, Paul Askonas

1924Robert WieneIMDb: 7/10

Synopsis

A world-famous pianist loses both hands in an accident. When new hands are grafted on, he doesn't know they once belonged to a murderer.

Director

Robert Wiene

Cast

Alexandra Sorina

Conrad Veidt

Paul Askonas

Carmen Cartellieri

Editor's Choice Analysis

The Hands of Orlac (1924) - A Haunting Exploration of Identity and Morality

The film The Hands of Orlac is a masterpiece of cinematic storytelling, weaving a complex and thought-provoking narrative that challenges the viewer to confront the very essence of human existence. Through the eyes of the pianist, we witness a descent into madness, as the transplanted hands seem to exert a malignant in...

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#469Archive Rank#682

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The Hands of Orlac FAQ

The movie The Hands of Orlac was directed by Robert Wiene.

The Hands of Orlac was released in the year 1924.

The Hands of Orlac has an IMDb rating of 7 out of 10.

The Hands of Orlac is a movie from Austria.

The Hands of Orlac is categorised as Sci-Fi, Crime, Thriller, Horror, Mystery in the cult cinema archive at Dbcult.

The Hands of Orlac features Alexandra Sorina, Conrad Veidt, Paul Askonas, Carmen Cartellieri.

The screenplay for The Hands of Orlac was written by Louis Nerz, Maurice Renard.

If you enjoy The Hands of Orlac, you might also like Genuine: The Tragedy of a Vampire (1920), Das wandernde Licht (1916), The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920), Die Nacht der Königin Isabeau (1920).

Yes, The Hands of Orlac (1924) is featured in the Dbcult archive as a curated cult cinema title, known for its Sci-Fi and Crime qualities.