The White Hands (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 7

Released in 1950, The White Hands is a drama film directed by Rut Hillarp, running about 13 minutes.
What it’s about. "The White Hands" - 'I came to film in my capacity of poet, wanting to see whether I could express myself in pictures rather that in words-create a film poem. Not a traditional piece of lyric but something that suggests and hints and transmits its content even though it may not be comprehensible in a logic sense'. This is how Rut Hillarp described her film interpretation of the legend of Tristan and Isolde. She borrowed this classical theme from her collection of poetry The False Farewell. The White Hands is an attempted surrealistic visualization of a poem, using symbolic image sequences
Who’s in it. The White Hands stars Rut Hillarp, Jean Clarence Lambert and Margareta Grimberg.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The White Hands has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The White Hands page.
If you liked it. Fans of The White Hands tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The White Hands (1950)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The White Hands change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The White Hands worth watching?
- The White Hands holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The White Hands?
- The White Hands stars Rut Hillarp, Jean Clarence Lambert and Margareta Grimberg.
- When was The White Hands released?
- The White Hands was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 13 minutes.