Band of the Hand(1986)
They're back on the mean streets. But this time, they're the good guys.
Band of the Hand Synopsis
An Indian Vietnam veteran trains five street punks in the Everglades to fight vice in Miami.
Band of the Hand (1986) is a crime, thriller and drama film directed by Paul Michael Glaser, released on April 11, 1986 with a runtime of 1h 49m. It stars Stephen Lang, Michael Carmine, Lauren Holly and John Cameron Mitchell. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 59 ratings.
- Director:
- Paul Michael Glaser
- Writers:
- Jack Baran, Leo Garen
- Producers:
- Michael Rauch
- Cinematographer:
- Reynaldo Villalobos
- Composer:
- Michel Rubini
- Production:
- Delphi V, Michael Mann Productions
- Budget:
- $8,700,000
- Revenue:
- $4,865,912
- Status:
- Released
Band of the Hand (1986) Trailer
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Band of the Hand Cast & Crew
Main cast
Stephen Lang
as Joe
Michael Carmine
as Ruben
Lauren Holly
as Nikki
John Cameron Mitchell
as J.L.
Danny Quinn
as Carlos
Leon
as Moss
James Remar
as Nestor
Laurence Fishburne
as Cream
Paul Calderon
as Tito
Bill Smitrovich
as Chavez
- Al Shannon
Al Shannon
as Dorcey
Danton Stone
as Aldo
Key crew
Directed by Paul Michael Glaser, written by Jack Baran and Leo Garen, produced by Michael Rauch.
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Band of the Hand Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 59 ratings.
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Band of the Hand – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Band of the Hand online?
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Band of the Hand (1986) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Band of the Hand?
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The main cast of Band of the Hand (1986) includes Stephen Lang, Michael Carmine, Lauren Holly, John Cameron Mitchell and Danny Quinn. The film was directed by Paul Michael Glaser. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Band of the Hand released?
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Band of the Hand was released on April 11, 1986 and runs for 1h 49m.
Is Band of the Hand worth watching?
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Band of the Hand (1986) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 59 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, thriller and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Band of the Hand?
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Yes. The official Band of the Hand trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.