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The Hands of Orlac (1960) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1960 · 95 mins · English
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- Directed by
- Edmond T. Gréville
- Starring
- Basil Sydney, Christopher Lee, Mel Ferrer, Donald Pleasence, Felix Aylmer, Donald Wolfit
After surviving a plane crash that destroys his hands, celebrated pianist Stephen Orlac undergoes experimental surgery by Dr. Volcheff, who grafts him the hands of a recently executed murderer. The new limbs restore his strength but lack the finesse a virtuoso needs, leaving Orlac haunted by a loss of control and a grim link to the killer.
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