Hands of a Stranger(1962)
They gave him the hands of a killer!
Hands of a Stranger Synopsis
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.
Hands of a Stranger (1962) is a horror and thriller film directed by Newt Arnold, released on April 22, 1962 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Paul Lukather, Joan Harvey, James Noah and Irish McCalla. Viewers rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 26 ratings.
- Director:
- Newt Arnold
- Writers:
- Newt Arnold, Maurice Renard
- Producers:
- Newt Arnold, Michael Du Pont
- Cinematographer:
- Henry Cronjager Jr.
- Composer:
- Richard LaSalle
- Production:
- Glenwood-Neve Productions
- Status:
- Released
Hands of a Stranger (1962) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Hands of a Stranger before you stream it.
Hands of a Stranger Cast & Crew
Main cast
Paul Lukather
as Dr. Gil Harding
Joan Harvey
as Dina Paris
James Noah
as Vernon Paris (as James Stapleton)
Irish McCalla
as Holly
Barry Gordon
as Skeet
Ted Otis
as Dr. Ross Compton
Laurence Haddon
as Lt. Syms
- Elaine Martone
Elaine Martone
as Eileen Hunter
George Sawaya
as Tony Wilder
Sally Kellerman
as Sue
Michael Rye
as George Britton
- Michael Du Pont
Michael Du Pont
as Dr. Ken Fry
Key crew
Directed by Newt Arnold, written by Newt Arnold and Maurice Renard, produced by Newt Arnold and Michael Du Pont.
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Hands of a Stranger Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.0/10 from 26 ratings.
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Hands of a Stranger – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Hands of a Stranger online?
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Hands of a Stranger (1962) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, Night Flight Plus, Screambox Amazon Channel, FlixFling, IndieFlix, Cultpix, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and Artiflix, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Hands of a Stranger?
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The main cast of Hands of a Stranger (1962) includes Paul Lukather, Joan Harvey, James Noah, Irish McCalla and Barry Gordon. The film was directed by Newt Arnold. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Hands of a Stranger released?
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Hands of a Stranger was released on April 22, 1962 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is Hands of a Stranger worth watching?
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Hands of a Stranger (1962) holds an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from 26 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Hands of a Stranger?
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Yes. The official Hands of a Stranger trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.