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Band of the Hand
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Band of the Hand (1986) -- From the creators of Miami Vice comes this action-packed film about five punks who are whipped into shape by a Vietnam vet through a new get-tough juvenile delinquency program.  They take the program a step further by forming a vigilante squad to take down the city's top dope dealers.

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Writers:
Leo Garen (written by) &
Jack Baran (written by)
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Release Date:
11 April 1986 (USA) more
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They're back on the mean streets. But this time, they're the good guys.
Plot:
In an attempt of resocialisation, five hopeless juvenile criminals are sent away from prison into the... more | add synopsis
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Reformed juvenile delinquents wage a war on drugs. Funny as hell. more (17 total)

Cast

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Stephen Lang ... Joe
Michael Carmine ... Ruben

Lauren Holly ... Nikki

John Cameron Mitchell ... J.L.

Danny Quinn ... Carlos (as Daniele Quinn)

Leon ... Moss (as Leon Robinson)
Al Shannon ... Dorcey
Danton Stone ... Aldo
Paul Calderon ... Tito

Laurence Fishburne ... Cream (as Larry Fishburne)

James Remar ... Nestor
Tony Bolano ... Felix
Frank Gilbert ... Antoine
Erla Julmiste ... Celeste
Deborah King ... Yvette
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109 min
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Color (Metrocolor)
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1.85 : 1 more
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It was released in theaters only after it failed as a pilot for a network TV series. more
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Reformed juvenile delinquents wage a war on drugs. Funny as hell., 23 July 2005
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Author: frodog23 from Jersey City

Good story, good acting, good music. Oh, and it's freakin' hilarious. I first saw this movie as a kid with friends and we loved it for the hilarious lines and characters. Now as i watch it at age 24 i still love it. Its one of those movies that has so much unintentional comedy that its such a pleasure to watch.

And the cast isn't to shabby either. You can even find Lawrence Fishburn, credited as Larry Fishburn, playing a coke peddling pimp. I highly recommend this film.

And if for nothing else, watch this movie to see Lauren Holly attempt to pronounce "brujeria."

"I keep askin', where's the facility?" - Ruben Pacheco

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