Hands of a Stranger

They gave him the hands of a killer!
Hands of a Stranger (1962)
5.2/10
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Director
Newt Arnold
Scenario
Maurice Renard
Author
Composer
Richard LaSalle
Producer
Newt Arnold
Actors
Photo Paul Lukather
Paul Lukather
Dr. Gil Harding
Photo Joan Harvey
Joan Harvey
Dina Paris
Photo James Noah
James Noah
Vernon Paris (as James Stapleton)
Photo Ted Otis
Ted Otis
Dr. Ross Compton
Photo Laurence Haddon
Laurence Haddon
Lt. Syms
Elaine Martone
Eileen Hunter
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Short description

Hands of a Stranger is a horror thriller about a professional pianist whose career is ruined after a car accident leaves him without his hands. To restore his ability to play, a surgeon performs an experimental transplant. While the operation is initially successful, the procedure leads to a mental decline that puts the pianist and those around him in danger.

The film was directed and written by Newt Arnold, who also served as a producer alongside Michael Du Pont. It is the first of two films listed in Arnold's directing career, followed by Bloodsport in 1988. The cast features James Noah as the pianist, Paul Lukather as the surgeon, and Joan Harvey. Produced by Glenwood-Neve Productions in the United States, the movie has a runtime of 85 minutes.

Audience reception for the film is mixed. It holds a rating of 5.2/10 on IMDb based on 1,100 votes and a 5/10 rating on TMDB from 26 votes.

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