The Hand (1960)
A wartime atrocity resurfaces on the streets of London in this lean British horror-crime picture from director Henry Cass.
The Hand - Movie Information
- Original Title: The Hand
- Release Year: 1960
- Directed by: Henry Cass
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Horror, Crime
- Age Rating (US): NR
- Runtime: 1h 1m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Release Date (Theatrical): October 1, 1960 (United Kingdom), March 21, 1961 (United States - NR)
- Production Companies: Bill and Michael Luckwell Ltd., American International Pictures
- Production Countries: United Kingdom
The Hand - Plot
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.
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The Hand - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Henry Cass
Main Cast
- Derek Bond
- Reed De Rouen
- Bryan Coleman
- Walter Randall
- Tony Hilton
- Harold Scott
- Ray Cooney
- Gwenda Ewen
- Michael Moore
- Ronald Leigh-Hunt
Writers
- Ray Cooney
- Tony Hilton
Producers
- Bill Luckwell
The Hand - FAQs
Where can you stream The Hand (1960)?
The Hand (1960) is available to stream for free with ads on Tubi TV. It can also be streamed via Philo and Screambox on Amazon Channel, or rented and purchased on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
What is The Hand (1960) about?
The Hand follows British soldiers who are captured and mutilated by Japanese forces during World War II. Years later, a mysterious killer begins terrorizing London by severing the hands of victims, drawing a chilling connection back to those wartime horrors.
Is The Hand based on a true story?
The Hand is not based on a specific true story. It is a fictional British horror-crime film written by Ray Cooney and Tony Hilton, though it draws on the historical context of Japanese prisoner-of-war camps during World War II to ground its premise in unsettling realism.
Who are the main actors in The Hand?
The Hand stars Derek Bond as Roberts/Roger Crawshaw, Reed De Rouen as Michael John Brodie, Bryan Coleman as George Adams, Ronald Leigh-Hunt as Inspector Munyard, and Tony Hilton as Sgt. Foster, among others.
Who directed The Hand (1960)?
The Hand was directed by Henry Cass, a British filmmaker active during the mid-twentieth century. The film was produced by Bill Luckwell and distributed in the United States by American International Pictures.
When was The Hand (1960) released?
The Hand was first released in the United Kingdom on October 1, 1960. It received its United States release on March 21, 1961, distributed by American International Pictures and rated NR.
How long is The Hand (1960)?
The Hand has a runtime of 61 minutes, making it a compact and efficiently paced horror-crime picture typical of British B-movies produced during the late 1950s and early 1960s.
What are some movies similar to The Hand?
If you enjoyed The Hand, you might also like American Psycho (2000), Blackmail (1929), House of 1000 Corpses (2003), Silent Hill (2006), and Reservoir Dogs (1992), all of which explore crime, psychological menace, or graphic horror in compelling ways.
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