Band of the Hand
“They're back on the mean streets. But this time, they're the good guys.”
Synopsis
An Indian Vietnam veteran trains five street punks in the Everglades to fight vice in Miami.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Band Of The Hand 1986 TV Spot
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-09-17
Top Cast
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Stephen Lang
Joe
Michael Carmine
Ruben
Lauren Holly
Nikki
John Cameron Mitchell
J.L.
Danny Quinn
Carlos
Leon
Moss
James Remar
Nestor
Laurence Fishburne
Cream
Paul Calderon
Tito
Bill Smitrovich
Chavez
Al Shannon
Dorcey
Danton Stone
Aldo
Tony Bolano
Felix
Frank Gilbert
Antoine
Erla Julmiste
Celeste
Deborah King
Yvette
Jimi Ruccolo
Diablo
Luis Valderrama
Chooch
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 11, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$8.7M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.56x
-$3.8M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Michael Glaser
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Baran, Leo Garen
- Original Score
- Michel Rubini, The Reds
- Original Title
- Band of the Hand
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Budget
- $8.7M
- Worldwide Gross
- $4.9M
- Production Studios
- Delphi V, Michael Mann Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Michael Glaser
Jack Baran, Leo Garen
Michel Rubini, The Reds
Reynaldo Villalobos
Jack Hofstra
Michael Mann, Michael Rauch
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Michael Glaser
Director
Michael Rauch
Producer
Michel Rubini
Original Music Composer
Reynaldo Villalobos
Director of Photography
Jack Hofstra
Editor
Gregory Bolton
Production Design
Robert De Mora
Costume Design
Jack Baran
Screenplay
Leo Garen
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Band of the Hand
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Band of the Hand about?
An Indian Vietnam veteran trains five street punks in the Everglades to fight vice in Miami.
Who directed Band of the Hand?
Band of the Hand was directed by Paul Michael Glaser.
Who stars in Band of the Hand?
The principal cast of Band of the Hand includes Stephen Lang, Michael Carmine, Lauren Holly, John Cameron Mitchell, Danny Quinn.
When was Band of the Hand released and how long is it?
Band of the Hand was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
What was the box office and production budget of Band of the Hand?
Band of the Hand had a reported production budget of $8.7M and grossed $4.9M at the worldwide box office (0.56 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Band of the Hand?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Band of the Hand was composed by Michel Rubini, The Reds.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Band of the Hand?
Band of the Hand holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: TP; US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).