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Hands of a Stranger

  • 1962
  • Approved
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
5.2/10
1.1K
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Hands of a Stranger (1962)
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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.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.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.

  • Director
    • Newt Arnold
  • Writers
    • Newt Arnold
    • Maurice Renard
  • Stars
    • Paul Lukather
    • Joan Harvey
    • James Noah
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    • IMDb RATING
    5.2/10
    1.1K
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    • Director
      • Newt Arnold
    • Writers
      • Newt Arnold
      • Maurice Renard
    • Stars
      • Paul Lukather
      • Joan Harvey
      • James Noah
    • 45User reviews
    • 22Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Top Cast18

    Paul Lukather
    Paul Lukather
    • Dr. Gil Harding
    Joan Harvey
    Joan Harvey
    • Dina Paris
    James Noah
    James Noah
    • Vernon Paris
    • (as James Stapleton)
    Ted Otis Sr.
    Ted Otis Sr.
    • Dr. Ross Compton
    • (as Ted Otis)
    Michael Rye
    • George Britton
    Laurence Haddon
    Laurence Haddon
    • Police Lt. Syms
    • (as Larry Haddon)
    Elaine Martone
    Elaine Martone
    • Eileen Hunter
    George Sawaya
    • Tony Wilder
    Michael Du Pont
    • Dr. Ken Fry
    • (as Michael duPont)
    Sally Kellerman
    Sally Kellerman
    • Sue
    David Kramer
    • Carnival Barker
    Irish McCalla
    Irish McCalla
    • Holly
    Barry Gordon
    Barry Gordon
    • Skeet Wilder
    Gertrude Astor
    Gertrude Astor
    • Nagging Wife
    • (uncredited)
    George Calliga
    George Calliga
    • Concertgoer
    • (uncredited)
    Carl Carlsson
    Carl Carlsson
    • Juggler
    • (uncredited)
    Robert Haines
    • Henpecked Husband
    • (uncredited)
    Sam Harris
    Sam Harris
    • Concertgoer
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Newt Arnold
    • Writers
      • Newt Arnold
      • Maurice Renard
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    User reviews45

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Completed in 1960, but not released until 1962.
    • Goofs
      (at around 47 mins) The pianist hits the piano keys in frustration in the treble register. However, we hear the sound of the lower, bass, register instead.
    • Quotes
      • [last lines]
      • Dr. Gil Harding: [after Vernon was gunned to death] Have you found out whose hands they are?
      • Police Lt. Syms: Not yet. Does it make any difference? I think you'll know we'll have to talk soon.
      • Dr. Gil Harding: And maybe you'll be able to tell me if we had the right to push ahead so fast--even when you believe.
      • Police Lt. Syms: For men like you who aren't afraid to grow, they'll always be the right.
      • [Syms leaves]
    • Crazy credits
      and introducing BARRY GORDON as Skeet
    • Connections
      Edited into FrightMare Theater: Hands of a Stranger (2022)
    • Soundtracks
      How's Your Mother
      Composed by John Mosher
      Played by Red Norvo Quintet (as Red Norvo Quintette) (Red Norvo, Jerry Dodgion, Jimmy Wyble, John Markham, Red Wootten)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • April 22, 1962 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Answer
    • Filming locations
      • Pike Amusement Park - 95 South Pine Avenue, Long Beach, California, USA(location)
    • Production company
      • Glenwood-Neve Productions
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 25m(85 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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