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The Hand is a British film of genre Horror directed by Henry Cass released in USA on 21 march 1961 with Derek Bond
The Hand (1960)
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Add to a movie listThe Hand is a 1960 British crime thriller directed by Henry Cass. It begins during the Burma campaign (although, curiously, the film starts with '1946' overlaid on the action), with three captured soldiers threatened with torture if they do not divulge military information to their Japanese captors. Two refuse and have their hands chopped off. Forward to post-War London and a gentleman of the night is found with his hand surgically removed and £500 in his pockets. Thus begins a criminal investigation seeking the perpetrator, returning the plot to the film's opening situation. This British B film is noted for its nightmarish premise and opening scene of horror that belies its censorship certificate. It is sometimes broadcast on the Freeview channel, movies4men.
Actors
Derek Bond
(Roberts / Roger Crawshaw)
Bryan Coleman
(George Adams)
Walter Randall
(Japanese Commander)
Ronald Leigh-Hunt
(Inspector Munyard)
Garard Green
(Simon Crawshaw)
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