The Hand (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1960, The Hand is a crime and horror film directed by Henry Cass, running about 61 minutes. “From war-torn Burma to the asphalt jungles of the big city -- his revenge was the crime of the century!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Hand stars Derek Bond as Roberts / Roger Crawshaw, Reed De Rouen as Michael John Brodie, Bryan Coleman as George Adams and Walter Randall as Japanese Commander, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Hand has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Screambox Amazon Channel and Full Moon Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hand page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hand tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hand (1960)?
- In US, The Hand is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Screambox Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Hand worth watching?
- The Hand holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Hand?
- The Hand stars Derek Bond, Reed De Rouen, Bryan Coleman, Walter Randall and Tony Hilton.
- When was The Hand released?
- The Hand was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 61 minutes.