The Hands of Orlac 1924

Overview

The Hands of Orlac is a 1924 film categorized under genres such as horror, thriller, mystery, crime, and drama. The production is associated with a United States release date of June 4, 1928, and is directed by Robert Wiene. The cast features actors Conrad Veidt, Alexandra Sorina, Fritz Strassny, and Paul Askonas. The story centers on a world-famous pianist who loses both hands in an accident. Following the tragedy, new hands are grafted onto the musician. The protagonist is subsequently horrified and unaware to learn that these newly attached hands previously belonged to a murderer. The film has a runtime duration listed variously across sources as 1 hour and 38 minutes or 2 hours and 24 minutes, and it has received user and critic scoring on film platforms. All production details, cast members, and plot points are derived from the official database and reference materials associated with the 1924 release.