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Band of the Hand (1986)

R 109 min  -  Action | Crime | Drama  -   11 April 1986 (USA)
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In an attempt of resocialisation, five hopeless juvenile criminals are sent away from prison into the Everglades for a survival training under the Indian Joe... See full summary »

Director:

Paul Michael Glaser

Writers:

Leo Garen, Jack Baran

Stars:

Stephen Lang, Michael Carmine and Lauren Holly
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Stephen Lang ...
Joe
Michael Carmine Michael Carmine ...
Ruben
Lauren Holly ...
Nikki
John Cameron Mitchell ...
J.L.
Danny Quinn ...
Carlos (as Daniele Quinn)
Leon ...
Moss (as Leon Robinson)
Al Shannon Al Shannon ...
Dorcey
Danton Stone Danton Stone ...
Aldo
Paul Calderon ...
Tito
Laurence Fishburne ...
Cream (as Larry Fishburne)
James Remar ...
Nestor
Tony Bolano Tony Bolano ...
Felix
Frank Gilbert Frank Gilbert ...
Antoine
Erla Julmiste Erla Julmiste ...
Celeste
Deborah King Deborah King ...
Yvette
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Storyline

In an attempt of resocialisation, five hopeless juvenile criminals are sent away from prison into the Everglades for a survival training under the Indian Joe. When this is successful, they move back to Miami. However this offends the former illegal inhabitants of their house, all loyal customers of drug baron Cream. The conflict leads to armed fights. Written by Tom Zoerner <Tom.Zoerner@informatik.uni-erlangen.de>  

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Drugs | Helicopter | Sniper | Drug Addict | Drug Addiction  | See more »

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They're back on the mean streets. But this time, they're the good guys.

Genres:

Action | Crime | Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

5 utan nåd See more »

Filming Locations:

Miami, Florida, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$8,700,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$2,235,720 (USA) (13 April 1986) (930 Screens)

Gross:

$5,387,430 (Worldwide)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Delphi V Productions, Michael Mann Productions See more »
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Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color (Metrocolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

It was released in theaters only after it failed as a pilot for a network TV series. See more »

Connections

Referenced in Death Proof (2007) See more »

Soundtracks

"Carry Me Back Home"
Written and Performed by Andy Summers See more »