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The Hands of Orlac

1h 35m1960Edmond T. Gréville
IMDb: 5.6/10
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"The frightening nightmare of a man who finds himself with hands which he can't control!"

A famed concert pianist's hands are destroyed in a plane crash; when he receives transplants from a recently executed strangler, his murderous new mitts attract the attention of a sleazy illusionist turned blackmailer.

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Hands of Orlac (1960) about?

A famed concert pianist's hands are destroyed in a plane crash; when he receives transplants from a recently executed strangler, his murderous new mitts attract the attention of a sleazy illusionist turned blackmailer.

Who stars in The Hands of Orlac?

The Hands of Orlac stars Mel Ferrer (Stephen Orlac), Christopher Lee (Nero the magician), Dany Carrel (Régina / Li-Lang), Lucile Saint-Simon (Louise Cochrane Orlac), Felix Aylmer (Dr. Francis Cochrane). The film was directed by Edmond T. Gréville.

How long is The Hands of Orlac?

The Hands of Orlac has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1960. It is rated N/A.

Is The Hands of Orlac worth watching?

The Hands of Orlac holds an IMDb rating of 5.6/10. Fans of Horror, Crime, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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