The Black Hand
La mano negra
Synopsis
Three old schoolmates, who in their time as students had formed a kind of secret society called The Black Hand, in order to embitter teachers' lives, meet again years later with very different lives. One is a dad's son who is distracted as best he can; another has become a writer of espionage novels and is persecuted by the CIA, and the third leads an indolent life without further ado. The reunion of the three friends will make the society of La Mano Negra revive.
Top Cast
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Antonio Resines
Carlos
Carmen Maura
Rosa
Joaquín Hinojosa
Mariano Garrido
Íñigo Gurrea
Falceto
Virginia Mataix
Isabel
Fernando Vivanco
Boyero
Manuel Alexandre
Jefe de personal
Emilio Urdiales
Aprendiz de gángster
Manuel Huete
Padre de Manolo
Mary Carrillo
Madre de Manolo
Tony Devon
Franco 'Mad Dog' Portelli
Marta Fernández Muro
Cris
Emilio Linder
Jorge Luis
Fabio Testi
Fabio Testi
Aurora Pastor
Dependienta
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 1, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fernando Colomo
- Screenplay & Story
- Fernando Colomo, Fernando Trueba
- Original Score
- José Nieto
- Original Title
- La mano negra
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- La Salamandra, Incine, Fono Roma, Impala
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fernando Colomo
Fernando Colomo, Fernando Trueba
José Nieto
Fernando Colomo, José Esteban Lasala
Department Leadership Roster
Fernando Colomo
Producer
Fernando Colomo
Writer
Fernando Colomo
Director
José Esteban Lasala
Producer
Fernando Trueba
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Black Hand
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What is The Black Hand about?
Three old schoolmates, who in their time as students had formed a kind of secret society called The Black Hand, in order to embitter teachers' lives, meet again years later with very different lives. One is a dad's son who is distracted as best he can; another has become a writer of espionage novels and is persecuted by the CIA, and the third leads an indolent life without further ado. The reunion of the three friends will make the society of La Mano Negra revive.
Who directed The Black Hand?
The Black Hand was directed by Fernando Colomo.
Who stars in The Black Hand?
The principal cast of The Black Hand includes Antonio Resines, Carmen Maura, Joaquín Hinojosa, Íñigo Gurrea, Virginia Mataix.
When was The Black Hand released and how long is it?
The Black Hand was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for The Black Hand?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Black Hand was composed by José Nieto.