The Hands of Orlac (1960)
Movie 1h 35m ★ 4.4/10
Good for tonight if you want to: keep me on the edge, scare me
The Hands of Orlac is a crime, horror and thriller movie from 1960. It is directed by Edmond T. Gréville. The cast includes Christopher Lee, Donald Pleasence and Mel Ferrer. The running time is 1h 35m. Audiences give it a mixed score of 4.4 out of 10.
49Tonight Score Short enough for a weeknight, a classic.
Synopsis
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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Cast & crew
- Edmond T. GrévilleDirector
- Christopher Leeas Nero the magician
- Donald Pleasenceas Graham Coates
- Mel Ferreras Stephen Orlac
- Felix Aylmeras Dr. Francis Cochrane
- Dany Carrelas Régina / Li-Lang
- Lucile Saint-Simonas Louise Cochrane Orlac
- Peter Reynoldsas Mr. Felix
- Basil Sydneyas Maurice Seidelman
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Questions about The Hands of Orlac
- What genre is The Hands of Orlac?
- The Hands of Orlac is categorised as Crime, Horror, Thriller.
- Who stars in The Hands of Orlac?
- Christopher Lee, Donald Pleasence, Mel Ferrer, Felix Aylmer, Dany Carrel appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Hands of Orlac?
- Edmond T. Gréville directed The Hands of Orlac.
- How long is The Hands of Orlac?
- The Hands of Orlac runs for 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- Is The Hands of Orlac worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 4.4/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch The Hands of Orlac?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
