The Hand (1960 film)
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U.S. theatrical poster
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| Directed by | Henry Cass |
| Produced by | Bill Luckwell |
| Written by |
Ray Cooney Tony Hilton |
| Starring |
Derek Bond Reed De Rouen Bryan Coleman |
| Music by | Wilfred Burns |
| Cinematography | Walter J. Harvey |
| Edited by | Robert Jordan Hill |
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| Distributed by | Butcher's Film Service (UK) |
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Release date
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October 1960 (UK) |
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Running time
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61 mins |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
The Hand is a 1960 British horror thriller directed by Henry Cass. It begins during the Burma campaign (although, curiously, the film starts with '1946' overlaid on the action), with three captured soldiers threatened with torture if they do not divulge military information to their Japanese captors. Two refuse and have their hands chopped off. Forward to post-War London and a gentleman of the night is found with his hand surgically removed and £500 in his pockets. Thus begins a criminal investigation seeking the perpetrator, returning the plot to the film's opening situation. This British B film is noted for its nightmarish premise and opening scene of horror that belies its censorship certificate. It is sometimes broadcast on the Freeview channel, movies4men.
Britmovie wrote, "this Ray Cooney scripted post-war revenge thriller opens promisingly enough but soon all tension and mystery is lost due to the predictable plot development and clumsy editing" ; while Unseen Films wrote, "this is a neat little film that never fully makes 100% sense...I liked this movie a great deal. It's far from perfect, but it does hold your attention."
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