The Hand
“From war-torn Burma to the asphalt jungles of the big city -- his revenge was the crime of the century!”
Synopsis
During World War II, a group of British soldiers are captured by the Japanese, tortured and their hands are cut off. Years later, a mad killer terrorizes London by cutting off the hands of his victims.
Top Cast
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Derek Bond
Roberts / Roger Crawshaw
Reed De Rouen
Michael John Brodie
Bryan Coleman
George Adams
Walter Randall
Japanese Commander
Tony Hilton
Sgt. Foster
Harold Scott
Charlie Taplow
Ray Cooney
Pollitt
Gwenda Ewen
Nurse Johns
Michael Moore
Dr. Metcalfe
Ronald Leigh-Hunt
Inspector Munyard
Ronald Wilson
Doctor
Garard Green
Simon Crawshaw
Jean Dallas
Nurse Geiber
David Blake Kelly
Marshall
Reginald Hearne
Noel Brodie
Madeleine Burgess
Mrs. Brodie
Frances Bennett
Mother
Susan Reid
Little Girl
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 21, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henry Cass
- Screenplay & Story
- Ray Cooney, Tony Hilton
- Original Score
- Wilfred Burns
- Original Title
- The Hand
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Production Studios
- Bill and Michael Luckwell Ltd., American International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henry Cass
Ray Cooney, Tony Hilton
Wilfred Burns
Walter J. Harvey
Robert Jordan Hill
Bill Luckwell
Department Leadership Roster
Ray Cooney
Screenplay
Henry Cass
Director
Tony Hilton
Screenplay
Walter J. Harvey
Director of Photography
Robert Jordan Hill
Editor
Bill Luckwell
Producer
Wilfred Burns
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hand
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Hand about?
During World War II, a group of British soldiers are captured by the Japanese, tortured and their hands are cut off. Years later, a mad killer terrorizes London by cutting off the hands of his victims.
Who directed The Hand?
The Hand was directed by Henry Cass.
Who stars in The Hand?
The principal cast of The Hand includes Derek Bond, Reed De Rouen, Bryan Coleman, Walter Randall, Tony Hilton.
When was The Hand released and how long is it?
The Hand was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.
Who composed the musical score for The Hand?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Hand was composed by Wilfred Burns.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Hand?
The Hand holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).