Band of the Hand 1986
“They're back on the mean streets. But this time, they're the good guys.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 109 minutes
- Director
- Paul Michael Glaser
- Networks
- Delphi V, Michael Mann Productions
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is Band of the Hand?
Band of the Hand is a 1986 American action crime neo noir thriller film directed by Paul Michael Glaser. The film stars Stephen Lang, Leon Robinson, James Remar, Lauren Holly, and Laurence Fishburne.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1986
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 109 minutes
- Release date
- Apr 11, 1986
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Delphi V, Michael Mann Productions
- Budget
- $8,700,000
- Revenue
- $4,865,912
- Genres
- Crime, Thriller, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.3/10 from 62 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~109 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Delphi V, Michael Mann Productions
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Band of the Hand is a 1986 American action crime neo noir thriller film directed by Paul Michael Glaser. The film stars Stephen Lang, Leon Robinson, James Remar, Lauren Holly, and Laurence Fishburne. The story follows an Indian Vietnam veteran who trains five street punks in the Everglades to fight vice in Miami. The film's score was composed and performed by Michel Rubini, and the title track was written and performed by Bob Dylan. Band of the Hand was released in the United States on April 11, 1986, with a runtime of one hour and forty-nine minutes. It falls into the crime, thriller, and drama genres and holds an R rating. The promotional tagline for the film notes that the characters are back on the mean streets, but this time they are the good guys.
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“A gripping exploration of crime and thriller that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Band of the Hand worth watching?
Band of the Hand holds a community rating of 6.3/10 based on 62 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Crime, Thriller for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Band of the Hand and when was it released?
Band of the Hand is a feature film with a runtime of 109 minutes. It was released in 1986. Release status: Released.
Who directed Band of the Hand?
Band of the Hand was directed by Paul Michael Glaser.
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