Hand of Death (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1976, Hand of Death is an action film directed by John Woo, running about 97 minutes. “The hand of death strikes in 18 mysterious ways!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young monk must face the Extended Iron Claw technique of a powerful warlord seeking to destroy Shaolin.
Who’s in it. Hand of Death stars Dorian Tan Tao-Liang as Yung Fei, James Tien Chuen as Commander Shih, Jackie Chan as Little Tan and Sammo Hung as Du Qing, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Hand of Death has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on ARROW. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hand of Death page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hand of Death tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hand of Death (1976)?
- In US, Hand of Death is available to stream on ARROW. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hand of Death worth watching?
- Hand of Death holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hand of Death?
- Hand of Death stars Dorian Tan Tao-Liang, James Tien Chuen, Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung and Chu Ching.
- When was Hand of Death released?
- Hand of Death was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.