Hands of a Stranger
1962, English. Directed by Newt Arnold.
They gave him the hands of a killer!
A concert pianist loses his hands in a car crash, but a surgeon gives him new ones. The experimental medical procedure goes awry when the new hands drive the pianist mad.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Hands of a Stranger is streaming on Cultpix and Artiflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Newt ArnoldDirector
- Paul LukatherDr. Gil Harding
- Joan HarveyDina Paris
- James NoahVernon Paris (as James Stapleton)
- Irish McCallaHolly
- Barry GordonSkeet
- Ted OtisDr. Ross Compton
- Laurence HaddonLt. Syms
- Elaine MartoneEileen Hunter
- George SawayaTony Wilder
- Sally KellermanSue
- Michael RyeGeorge Britton
- Michael Du PontDr. Ken Fry
Details
- Released
- 22 April 1962
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Newt Arnold
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What Hands of a Stranger is based on
Hands of a Stranger is based on Les Mains d'Orlac (1920) by Maurice Renard.
1920
Les Mains d'Orlac
By Maurice Renard
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Hands of a Stranger: quick answers
Is Hands of a Stranger worth watching?
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How long is Hands of a Stranger?
Hands of a Stranger runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
Does Hands of a Stranger have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Hands of a Stranger. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Hands of a Stranger parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Hands of a Stranger is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Hands of a Stranger on?
Hands of a Stranger is streaming on Cultpix and Artiflix in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Hands of a Stranger?
If you liked Hands of a Stranger, try The Shed, Z, The Cabinet of Caligari.
Who directed Hands of a Stranger?
Hands of a Stranger (1962) was directed by Newt Arnold and stars Paul Lukather, Joan Harvey, James Noah.
What is Hands of a Stranger based on?
Hands of a Stranger is based on Les Mains d'Orlac (1920) by Maurice Renard.