Five on the Black Hand Side(1973)
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Five on the Black Hand Side Synopsis
Leonard Jackson plays a barber who is also the domineering head of a middle-class African American family. Jackson is forced to rethink his values when his previously docile wife (Clarice Taylor) joins their three children in rebelling against her husband's retrogressive behavior.
Five on the Black Hand Side (1973) is a comedy film directed by Oscar Williams, released on October 25, 1973 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Clarice Taylor, Leonard Jackson, Virginia Capers and Glynn Turman. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Oscar Williams
- Writers:
- Charlie L. Russell, Charlie L. Russell
- Producers:
- Brock Peters, Michael Tolan
- Cinematographer:
- Gene Polito
- Composer:
- H.B. Barnum
- Production:
- United Artists, Five Hand Company
- Status:
- Released
Five on the Black Hand Side (1973) Trailer
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Five on the Black Hand Side Cast & Crew
Main cast
Clarice Taylor
as Mrs. Brooks
Leonard Jackson
as Mr. Brooks
Virginia Capers
as Ruby
Glynn Turman
as Gideon
Dick Anthony Williams
as Preston
Carl Franklin
as Marvin
Ja'net DuBois
as Stormy Monday
D'Urville Martin
as Booker T.
Godfrey Cambridge
as Godfrey Cambridge
- Sonny Jim Gaines
Sonny Jim Gaines
as Sweetmeat
- Bonnie Banfield
Bonnie Banfield
as Gail
- Frankie Crocker
Frankie Crocker
as Rolls Royce
Key crew
Directed by Oscar Williams, written by Charlie L. Russell and Charlie L. Russell, produced by Brock Peters and Michael Tolan.
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Five on the Black Hand Side Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 6 ratings.
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Five on the Black Hand Side – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Five on the Black Hand Side online?
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Five on the Black Hand Side (1973) is available to stream on ScreenPix Apple TV channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel , and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Five on the Black Hand Side?
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The main cast of Five on the Black Hand Side (1973) includes Clarice Taylor, Leonard Jackson, Virginia Capers, Glynn Turman and Dick Anthony Williams. The film was directed by Oscar Williams. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Five on the Black Hand Side released?
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Five on the Black Hand Side was released on October 25, 1973 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is Five on the Black Hand Side worth watching?
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Five on the Black Hand Side (1973) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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