The Hand
Brief Synopsis
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Jonathan Lansdale is a talented cartoonist, whose drinking and arrogant personality have put a strain on his marriage. When he is in a car accident, Jonathan's drawing hand is severed, and his career is seemingly over. His wife Anne begs him to hire another cartoonist to take over the strip, which would help them financially, but Jonathan's ego won't allow it. Now with even more animosity between him and his wife, Jonathan begins having blackouts, during which his belongings are damaged. Before long, the people he dislikes begin disappearing, because Jonathan's hand has returned from the scene of the accident and taken on a murderous life of its own.
Cast & Crew
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Oliver Stone
Director
Michael Caine
Andrea Marcovicci
Annie Mcenroe
Bruce Mcgill
Viveca Lindfors
Film Details
Also Known As
Hand
MPAA Rating
Genre
Horror
Thriller
Release Date
1981
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 44m
Synopsis
Jonathan Lansdale is a talented cartoonist, whose drinking and arrogant personality have put a strain on his marriage. When he is in a car accident, Jonathan's drawing hand is severed, and his career is seemingly over. His wife Anne begs him to hire another cartoonist to take over the strip, which would help them financially, but Jonathan's ego won't allow it. Now with even more animosity between him and his wife, Jonathan begins having blackouts, during which his belongings are damaged. Before long, the people he dislikes begin disappearing, because Jonathan's hand has returned from the scene of the accident and taken on a murderous life of its own.
Director
Oliver Stone
Director
Cast
Michael Caine
Andrea Marcovicci
Annie Mcenroe
Bruce Mcgill
Viveca Lindfors
Rosemary Murphy
Oliver Stone
Mara Hobel
Pat Corley
Nicholas Hormann
Crew
Andy Anderson
Assistant Director
King Baggot
Director Of Photography
Tom Burman
Consultant
Barbara Claman
Casting
Gary Gero
Animal Trainer
Virginia G Hadfield
Hair
Marlin Hall
Key Grip
Nancy Hansen
Script Supervisor
Buddy Joe Hooker
Stunt Coordinator
James Horner
Music
Bert Kamerman
Associate Producer
Charles Darin Knight
Sound
George Koblasa
Photography
Kim Kurumada
Assistant Director
Robert Lee
Technical Advisor
Stuart Lerner
Technical Advisor
Tony Lloyd
Makeup
Richard Marks
Editor
Dale Martin
Special Effects
Andrew J Miller
Special Effects
Ernie Misko
Costumes
Teddy Mossman
Props
Joe O'har
Other
Joe O'har
Associate Producer
Leslie Paonessa
Associate Producer
Clark Paylow
Production Manager
Clark Paylow
Executive Producer
Edward Pressman
Producer
Carlo Rambaldi
Special Effects
J. Michael Riva
Production Designer
Richard Sawyer
Art Director
Oliver Stone
Book As Source Material
Oliver Stone
Screenplay
Anita Terrain
Production Coordinator
Stan Winston
Consultant
Sidney Wolinsky
Assistant Editor
Gabriella Young
Effects Coordinator
Photo Collections
8 Photos
The Hand - Lobby Card Set
The Hand - Lobby Card Set
Videos
Movie Clip
Film Details
Also Known As
Hand
MPAA Rating
Genre
Horror
Thriller
Release Date
1981
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 44m
Quotes
Trivia
Miscellaneous Notes
Released in United States May 1981
Acting debut for director/writer Oliver Stone.
Released in United States May 1981
