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Band of the Hand (1986)

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Reviews Counted: 6 Fresh: 1  Rotten:5 Average Rating: 3.7/10

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Runtime: 1 hr 49 mins

Synopsis: As the result of a court order, a gang of five multicultural teenage street toughs are sent into the depths of the Florida Everglades in the charge of Joe Tiger (Stephen Lang), an American Indian social worker Vietnam vet who attempts to teach them honorable conduct. Once he sees fit, they make... As the result of a court order, a gang of five multicultural teenage street toughs are sent into the depths of the Florida Everglades in the charge of Joe Tiger (Stephen Lang), an American Indian social worker Vietnam vet who attempts to teach them honorable conduct. Once he sees fit, they make the transition to a rundown house in Miami, where they become involved in taking down a local drug lord (James Remar). BAND OF THE HAND was produced by Michael Mann (at the height of his success with MIAMI VICE). Among the then-unknown cast members are Lauren Holly, and John Cameron Mitchell (HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH). The soundtrack features original songs by Bob Dylan and Prince. [More]

Genre: Action/Adventure

Starring: Stephen Lang, Lauren Holly, John Cameron Mitchell, Michael Carmine, Danny Quinn

Director: Paul Michael Glaser
Screenwriter: Jack Baran, Leo Garen
Producer: Michael Mann

DVD Info

Release:

Apr 1, 2005

[DVD Details]

DVD Features:

  • Region 1
  • Keep Case
  • Full Frame

Audio:

  • Dolby Digital Stereo - English

Additional Release Material:

  • Trailer

Interactive Features:

  • Interactive Menus
  • Scene Selection

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2/5

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08/12/05
Emanuel Levy
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1/5

Dullsville

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05/28/05
Michael E. Grost
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1/5

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02/07/05
Philip Martin
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2/5

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03/19/04
Daniel M. Kimmel
Worcester Telegram & Gazette
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1.5/5

If you somehow remember this one with some fondness, do yourself a favor and never see it again.

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09/26/03
Scott Weinberg
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05/21/03
Walter Goodman
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3.5/5

It's the closest any film of the era comes to predicting the mission-based Miami world of the recent video game Grand Theft Auto: Vice City.

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02/05/03
Gil Jawetz
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Dave Kehr
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