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Band of the Hand (1986)

Starring: Stephen Lang, Michael Carmine (II) Director: Paul Michael Glaser Rating: R (Restricted) Format: DVD
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)


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Product Details

  • Actors: Stephen Lang, Michael Carmine (II), Lauren Holly, John Cameron Mitchell, Danny Quinn
  • Directors: Paul Michael Glaser
  • Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, Full Screen, Subtitled, NTSC
  • Language: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround)
  • Subtitles: English, French
  • Region: Region 1 encoding (US and Canada only)
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    Some Region 1 DVDs may contain Regional Coding Enhancement (RCE). Some, but not all, of our international customers have had problems playing these enhanced discs on what are called "region-free" DVD players. For more information on RCE, click here.
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rating: R (Restricted)
  • Studio: Sony Pictures
  • DVD Release Date: January 28, 2003
  • Run Time: 109 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00007JMED
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #79,466 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)
  • For more information about "Band of the Hand" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

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Band of the Hand was executive-produced by Miami Vice creator Michael Mann, but this violent relic of the '80s begs for a smarter script and Mann's directorial flair. Instead it's got TV's "Starsky"--Paul Michael Glaser--seemingly asleep at the wheel, barely controlling a rainbow coalition of bad actors as punky Florida jailbirds, given a second chance when they're dropped into the treacherous everglades and whipped into a crack unit of urban warriors by a gruff marine (Stephen Lang) who supervises their juvenile "reform." One of the reluctant recruits has a girlfriend (fresh-faced newcomer Lauren Holly) who's tied up with local drug lords (Larry Fishburne, James Remar), and the inevitable showdown offers guerilla warfare in pastel shades. Wretched dialogue and lackluster action don't stop this from being a Vice-like guilty pleasure, populated by garishly costumed stereotypes and ending like the pilot for a TV series that never happened. Even the DVD liner notes admit the movie is "infamous"; accepted on those terms, it's a hoot. --Jeff Shannon


From the Back Cover

Producer Michael Mann (Ali, The Insider) delivers an action-packed dose of high-octane fun in this infamous 1980s crime thriller, BAND OF THE HAND. Directed by Paul Michael Glaser (TV's Starsky & Hutch), the cast features awesome performances by future stars Laurence Fishburne (The Matrix), Lauren Holly (What Women Want), Leon (Above the Rim), James Remar (TV's Sex and the City), and James Cameron Mitchell (Hedwig and the Angry Inch). The killer retro soundtrack features the title track performed by Bob Dylan backed by Tom Petty's Heartbreakers.

While serving time in a grueling rehab program in Florida's Everglades, five young felons bond together to form an unlikely union. When they return to Miami's dangerous ghetto, the five former criminals wage a lethal war on the drug kingpins who rule the underworld of murder and mayhem. BAND OF THE HAND goes for the jugular, never once loosening its grip until its heart-stopping climax!


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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Finally!, February 16, 2003
By Chris Letempt (Marietta, GA United States) - See all my reviews
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This is a great movie. At the time, Miami Vice was king (still is to me)and this has the same flavor, just with a coming of age storyline. The charachters are kind of like a group from the Magnificent Seven and the Dirty Dozen combined. All in all, a fun action movie with some good messages just under the surface. Biggest thing about this movie is the incredible soundtrack! Used to have the tape, and would kill for a cd.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Best 80's Movies, February 16, 2000
By "montapena" (Richton Park, IL) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Band of the Hand [VHS] (VHS Tape)
This movie was great. I laughed all the way through it. The acting was passionate and heartfelt, not to mention the awesome soundtrack! I love to watch this movie! If anyone should know how I can get a CD Version of the soundtrack, please e mail me. The actor who playes Nestor, James Remar, is great! Where has he been since? He was wonderful in Miami Vice also.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Pure 80's goodness!, May 17, 2003
By Jonathan Helig (Panama City beach, FL) - See all my reviews
So long.....I have waited so long for this movie to be released on DVD. Last year, I was forced to buy a well used and badly warn VHS copy on Ebay. Forced, you say? Yes, Forced. This movie is goodness. That's all there is to it. I saw it on cable when I was a kid and it quickly became one of my favorite movies of all time.
Please, do yourself a favor and buy this movie. As some people have said above, they really do not make them like this anymore. It's got that special something that modern movies lack...and I'm not just saying that because I'm older now, and that's what older people are supposed to say about things from their chldhood. It's a fact. My praises cannot do this movie justice. You have to watch it to understand. Band of the Hand is hidden and forgotten treasure. Those who call it corny, or say the acting is "bad" simply do not get it. I get it, and I hope you do too.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Very good movie
If you like the Miami Vice TV series than you will like this movie as it was made by the same produce of Miami Vice, Michael Mann.
Published 8 months ago by P. Moore

5.0 out of 5 stars Two thumbs up and all the other fingers!
I think is one of the best movies I have seen. Mann does an amazing job with this film and its' no wonder that he went on to have such an incredible career. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Modern Day Thoreau

5.0 out of 5 stars Great movie
Great movie but they must be on crack if they think i'm gonna pay $60.00. You can get it for $10.00 else where. Shame on you amazon for allowing those prices.
Published 13 months ago by Randy D. Eppinger

4.0 out of 5 stars On the street the fools rule....!
What sets this movie apart from other films of that era is that the characters eventually learn to battle across their cultural differences. Read more
Published on August 8, 2007 by Dextra L. Suggs

5.0 out of 5 stars Band Of The Hand
Great movie for a Miami Vice fan. All the elements are there.
Hated that this copy was formated for the small screen, I'm a widescreen fan!!! Read more
Published on May 26, 2007 by David Boeglin

5.0 out of 5 stars THIS MOVIE IS WAY TOO BIG
I had only seen this movie as kid until I ordered the dvd, after watching the movie, all i have to say is joe the swamp indian is way too big and the fashion sense that carlos had... Read more
Published on March 23, 2004

4.0 out of 5 stars Finally, on DVD.
One of the many movies I thought worthwhile, but unavailable on DVD.

Until now...

Glad to see "Band of the Hand" is finally out. Read more

Published on February 20, 2004 by Phil Watkins

3.0 out of 5 stars Great 80's time capsule even if it's not great
Band of the Hand is one of those movies that you can watch as a time capsule of teen-focused films of the 1980's. Read more
Published on December 4, 2003 by Get What We Give

5.0 out of 5 stars Band of the Hand
Let me start by saying I love this movie. I first saw this film in the theatres during it's original theatrical release. I have this film on vhs. Read more
Published on February 22, 2003 by Virgil T Brooks

5.0 out of 5 stars They Don't Make Them Like This Anymore
This would be my all time favorite movie. I first saw it when I was 16 and watch it whenever I get the chance. Read more
Published on December 26, 2002 by Ronald Matusky

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