Band of the Hand
Band of the Hand

Band of the Hand

1986Movie109 minEnglish

An Indian Vietnam veteran trains five street punks in the Everglades to fight vice in Miami.

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IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes33%
Director: Paul Michael GlaserGenres: Action, Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

Four juvenile delinquents are sent to a rehabilitation camp in the Florida Everglades. When one of them is murdered by a ruthless drug trafficker, the remaining three decide to take matters into their own hands. They must use their wits and newfound skills to expose the corrupt official and bring the killer to justice before they become the next victims.

Critical Reception

Band of the Hand received mixed reviews from critics, who often criticized its convoluted plot and underdeveloped characters. However, some praised its gritty atmosphere and action sequences, particularly its portrayal of the Everglades setting. It was not a significant commercial success.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric setting in the Everglades.
  • Criticized for a convoluted and sometimes nonsensical plot.
  • Action sequences were noted, but character development was considered weak.

Google audience: Audience reception is not readily available through typical aggregated review platforms like Google. General consensus suggests a film that is visually interesting but narratively flawed.

Fun Fact

Director Paul Michael Glaser, best known for playing Detective Starsky in the iconic TV series 'Starsky & Hutch,' made his feature film directorial debut with 'Band of the Hand'.

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