13. Cast. And I have not heard from anyone else that these movies seem a lot alike. To view this content, please use one of the following compatible browsers: An ambitious, recently-promoted narcotics inspector becomes obsessed with discovering the truth about the rape of his pretty, neglected wife, while becoming involved romantically with an equally ambitious woman DA. See the article in its original context from. She turned the self-proclaimed 'party animal' into a devoted family man. The performances also have the exaggerated, crisis-oriented quality of a daytime television soap opera with Paul Lukather maintaining a nervous, sweaty intensity throughout as the concerned doctor and Joan Harvey matching him scene for scene as the borderline hysterical sister and would-be fiance. Feeling sullen and still unable to deal with having someone else's hands, Vernon seeks comfort from his girlfriend, Eileen, but she is unsympathetic. Based on the 1920 novel Les Mains d'Orlac by French writer Maurice Renard, Hands of a Stranger (1962) is probably the most obscure movie adaptation of this famous horror tale which has been filmed numerous times before and since. I guess seeing it in smaller installments, it would be more tolerable, but it just dragged, and dragged, and dragged. A New York cop becomes obsessed with finding his wife's rapist.. Screenplay: Newt Arnold A community built around a love for movies. I haven't seen Derailed yet. The two key women are extraordinarily good, Ms. Brown a model of professional intensity, Ms. D'Angelo the shattered victim. Director: Newt Arnold It was based on Robert Daley's best-selling novel, first published in 1985. Embarrassing or what? Synopsis: Hands of a Stranger was adapted by playwright Arthur Kopit from the best-selling novel by Robert Daley. While most of the pianist's homicidal behavior takes place off screen, there are two on-screen deaths that are still potent and disturbing [SPOILER ALERT]; the first involves former girlfriend Eileen (Elaine Martone) whose dress catches fire and she burns to death during a violent argument with Paris and the second is the demise of Skeet (child actor Barry Gordon), the son of the taxi driver who accidentally caused the fateful car accident. Amazing things when you think about it. Also look and listen for jazz legends the Red Norvo Quintette in the background in one scene. Jack interviews Wendy about her views on the paranormal and afterlife. Hands of a Stranger is a 1962 American horror film directed by Newt Arnold and is unofficially the fourth film adaptation of The Hands of Orlac.[2]. He becomes distracted by becoming romantically involved with attractive lawyer Blair Brown. A concert pianist loses his hands in a car accident, but has new hands transplanted from an unknown man. 2023 Turner Classic Movies, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Armand Assante plays a New York City narcotics officer who aids DA Blair Brown in her investigation of a rape case in which drugs were involved. TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. The fulcrum of the story is Joe Hearn (Armand Assante), an admired policeman who is just being promoted to Narcotics Bureau inspector. Blair Brown is another police detective who is assigned to gang duty where a gang is doing the same thing, raping people and taking pictures. Enjoy this party classic with an updated RT twist - fun for all the family! Movies. When his sister and Dr. Harding appear, Vernon grabs the doctor and attempts to strangle him. Vernon then tries to play, but unable to do so, he attacks the boy, who hits his head on an obstruction and dies. Larry Elikann's direction is as lean and urgent as the script. Robert Daley. And I have not heard from anyone else that these movies seem a lot alike. She begs Joe not to initiate an official investigation. by Jeff Stafford. Arthur Kopit. Topics. This movie has stuck in my mind ever since it aired originally. Now bent on total revenge, Vernon kills one of the surgeons who assisted at the transplantation and the young doctor's fiance. misterwrightjos Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48_E9nF-03k, Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mS8rvnHJ7c. BW-95m. (part 1) UK 3 January 1990 (part 2) France March 1992: Also Known As (AKA) (original title) Hands of a Stranger: Brazil: Chantagem: Brazil (alternative title) Nas Mos de um Manaco: Finland: | In his novel ''Hands of a Stranger,'' Robert Daley, a former deputy police commissioner for public affairs in New York City, brings the reader vividly into the often murky world of police. An ambitious, recently-promoted narcotics inspector becomes obsessed with discovering the truth about the rape of his pretty, neglected wife, while becoming involved romantically with an equally ambitious woman DA. Morose, he visits his girl friend, Elleen Hunter, and is shattered psychologically when she is repelled by his scarred wrists. Hands of a Stranger 1987 VHS Rip, Part Two - YouTube 0:00 / 1:33:30 Sign in to confirm your age This video may be inappropriate for some users. In the reviews I've read Clive and Jennifers characters have a fling and a Bad guy breaks in and rapes Jennifer's character, and then there is a major twist. on April 13, 2011. Cast He's got the cop down pat here. Joe Hearn. And only located it today on IMDb under Beverly D Angelo. She quickly decides it is a mistake but as she is about to leave the room, a man enters with a gun. I remember thinking it was better than the theatrical film "Sea of Love." A genius device of flesh and bone that can paint a beautiful picture, control a scalpel, press the trigger and perhaps the delicately lined pictures on the tips of those fingers can tell me all I want to know." Top Billed Cast. Hands of a Stranger airs in two parts, Sunday and Monday at 9 p.m., on WPTV- Ch. Next, while at a local fair, Vernon is tortured by images of player pianos and bumper cars, and nearly strangles to death a carnival barker. Company Credits Everything comes together as Armand figures out that his wife *was* raped, but she lied to him about the circumstances. Director Larry Elikann Writers Robert Daley (based upon the book by) Arthur Kopit (teleplay by) Stars Armand Assante Blair Brown Beverly D'Angelo Armand Assante. He reveals his latest victim, then begins to manically pound on the piano keys, proving that he will never be able to play the instrument again. Mr. Kopit tells the story through a series of rapid-fire scenes, some of them no longer than a few seconds. Woody, now 61, met Laura, now 58, in 1987, when he hired her as his assistant. Hands of a Stranger Armand Assante (Actor), Blair Brown (Actor) Format: VHS Tape 6 ratings VHS Tape from $71.94 Editorial Reviews VHS Tape. The story line is great, and you'll want to see the whole thing at one time. But just from the reviews and the trailer I thought Derailed had to be a remake of this old movie I had seen years ago. He then grabs Dr. Harding and tries to strangle him to death, but is shot and killed by Lt. Syms who arrives at the last minute.[1][3][4]. Posted by 3 years ago Mr. Casnoff's coach is strikingly persuasive, his smooth confidence quickly disintegrating into whimpering selfishness. 7. | English. By using this site, you agree to our updated. Each and every player did a great job - extremely convincing. He visits the home of the taxi driver who caused the accident, and after being unable to play the piano for the driver's son, he knocks over and kills the young boy. Hands of a Stranger 2h 1987 Overview Synopsis Credits Film Details Notes Brief Synopsis Read More An ambitious, recently-promoted narcotics inspector becomes obsessed with discovering the truth about the rape of his pretty, neglected wife, while becoming involved romantically with an equally ambitious woman DA. Afterwards, Vernon starts to become even more unstable and goes on a violent rampage. Hands Of A Stranger. Hands of a Stranger TV Movie 1987 TV-14 2 h 10 m IMDb RATING 6.0 /10 274 YOUR RATING Rate Crime Drama Romance A New York cop becomes obsessed with finding his wife's rapist. Operating without authority, Dr. Gil Harding (Paul Lukather) decides to amputate the musician's ruined hands and replace them with those taken from a recent murder victim in the hopes that the experimental surgery will allow Paris to perform again. Dina (Vernon's sister) and George Britton (his manager) permit the transplant, believing it to be the only hope of Vernon's playing again. Preceded by a warning that the film contained scenes of a violent and graphic nature, Hands of a Stranger was originally broadcast in two parts.Warning, I must remind viewers this video has sexual content. Half-crazed, he goes to an empty concert hall and maniacally pounds a piano keyboard. Genre: Horror Original Language: English Director: Newt. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Cast: James Stapleton (Vernon Paris), Paul Lukather (Dr. Gil Harding), Joan Harvey (Dina Paris), Ted Otis (Dr. Ross Compton), Michael Rye (George Britton), Irish McCalla (Holly), Sally Kellerman (Sue), Barry Gordon (Skeet Wilder). hands, crazy, car crash, experiment, pianist, full movie, [1962]starring Paul Lukather ,James Stapleton A concert pianist loses his hands in a car crash, but a surgeon gives him new ones. If one is inclined to see a movie that has about everything, romance, good detective development and raw scenes - you have hit the jackpot in Hands of a Stranger. A surgeon (Paul Lukather) transplants a murdered man's hands to a concert pianist (James Stapleton) and the hands begin to drive him mad. He begins working on his own, often coming to wrong conclusions. Product details Package Dimensions : 7.5 x 4 x 1 inches Date First Available : May 28, 2014 Actors : Armand Assante, Blair Brown, Beverly D'Angelo Crew. You can unsubscribe at any time. Overview. Tells the story of an ambitious, street-wise NYPD inspector who flouts regulations in his decision to track down himself the man who raped his wife. A senior detective is assigned to crack a gang who are raping women and videoing them while doing so, then his own wife is raped, not by one of the gang but by a two-bit crook whose usual pastime is robbery coupled with blackmail. Anyone can read what you share. Sign Up now to stay up to date with all of the latest news from TCM. His modus operandi is taking embarrassing photographs of adulterers in one of those room-by-the-hour hotels. This film has twists and turns and things you wont expect but is written like real life .They don't make movies like this often . Also the reviews on Derailed have not been the best. If you haven't seen it - go for it, you won't be disappointed. Mr. Assante, a kind of Sylvester Stallone with the ability to be reasonably articulate, gets one of his best roles to date and fills it to bursting. Aired in United States on Video July 24, 1991. My favorite part of the clunky dialogue was the first . As she burns to death, Vernon becomes frozen and does nothing to save her life. When the hands of pianist Vernon Paris are destroyed in a taxicab accident, he receives a double hand transplant from a recent murder victim. Co-starring in Hands of a Stranger is Arliss Howard as the scummy rapist. Advanced embedding details, examples, and help, Terms of Service (last updated 12/31/2014). In the subsequent days, Assante becomes something of an expert in rape evidence. Although lead surgeon Dr. Harding declares the operation a success, Vernon is visibly distressed and seems unable to accept his new hands. The four-hour television movie - being broadcast tomorrow and Monday at 9 P.M. on NBC - is gripping from beginning to end. He then becomes more focused on vengeance, and murders one of the doctors who assisted in the surgery, along with his fiance. The experimental medical procedure goes awry when the new hands drive the pianist mad. Good performances by Armand Assante, Beverly D"Angelo and Blair Brown. Hands of a Stranger (TV Movie 1987) on IMDb: Movies, TV, Celebs, and more. Though the operation is a physical success, Vernon is mentally incapable of accepting his new hands. This is a dark, seamy universe of policemen, lawyers and criminals, all caught up in some curious, at times appalling rite just teetering above total chaos. on the Internet. Discussing their work with criminals, Joe and Diane agree that they enjoy ''being on the edge of something part of you doesn't want to see.'' Cinematography: Henry Cronjager, Jr. Hands of a Stranger (1987) part two - YouTube AboutPressCopyrightContact usCreatorsAdvertiseDevelopersTermsPrivacyPolicy & SafetyHow YouTube worksTest new features 2023 Google LLC Service ( last updated 12/31/2014 ) murders one of those room-by-the-hour hotels the room, a man enters a. 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