Black Hand
“It's Gene Kelly against The Black Hand!”
Synopsis
In turn-of-the-century New York, an Italian seeks vengeance on the mobsters who killed his father.
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Preview Clip | Black Hand | Warner ArchiveOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2012-07-17
Top Cast
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Gene Kelly
Giovanni E. 'Johnny' Columbo
Teresa Celli
Isabella Gomboli
J. Carrol Naish
Louis Lorelli
Mario Siletti
Benny Danetta / Nino
Marc Lawrence
Caesar Xavier Serpi
Frank Puglia
Carlo Sabballera
Barry Kelley
Capt. Thompson
Carl Milletaire
George Allani / Tomasino
Eleonora von Mendelssohn
Maria Columbo
Peter Brocco
Roberto Columbo
Grazia Narciso
Mrs. Danetta
Mimi Aguglia
Mrs. Sabballera
Marc Krah
Lombardi
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 12, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Thorpe
- Screenplay & Story
- Luther Davis, Leo Townsend
- Original Score
- Alberto Colombo
- Original Title
- Black Hand
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Thorpe
Luther Davis, Leo Townsend
Alberto Colombo
Paul Vogel
Cotton Warburton
William H. Wright
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Thorpe
Director
Luther Davis
Writer
William H. Wright
Producer
Paul Vogel
Director of Photography
Cotton Warburton
Editor
Alberto Colombo
Original Music Composer
Walter Plunkett
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Black Hand
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What is Black Hand about?
In turn-of-the-century New York, an Italian seeks vengeance on the mobsters who killed his father.
Who directed Black Hand?
Black Hand was directed by Richard Thorpe.
Who stars in Black Hand?
The principal cast of Black Hand includes Gene Kelly, Teresa Celli, J. Carrol Naish, Mario Siletti, Marc Lawrence.
When was Black Hand released and how long is it?
Black Hand was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Black Hand?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Black Hand was composed by Alberto Colombo.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Black Hand?
Black Hand holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).