Five on the Black Hand Side (1973)
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Five on the Black Hand Side was released at a time when most black-oriented films were bloody action fests. In contrast, this low-budget effort, coproduced by actors Brock Peters and Michael Tolan, eschews exploitation for humanity and domestic drama. Leonard Jackson plays a barber who is also the domineering head of a middle-class African American family. Jackson is forced to rethink his values when his previously docile wife (Clarice Taylor) joins their three children in rebelling against her husband's retrogressive behavior. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Clarice Taylor, Leonard Jackson, (more)
- Director(s):
- Oscar Williams
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Five on the Black Hand Side
Five on the Black Hand Side was released at a time when most black-oriented films were bloody action fests. In contrast, this low-budget effort, coproduced by actors Brock Peters and Michael Tolan, eschews exploitation for humanity and domestic drama. Leonard Jackson plays a barber who is also the domineering head of a middle-class African American family. Jackson is forced to rethink his values when his previously docile wife (Clarice Taylor) joins their three children in rebelling against her husband's retrogressive behavior. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 96 mins
Complete Cast of Five on the Black Hand Side
- Clarice Taylor - Mrs. Brooks
- Godfrey Cambridge
- Frankie Crocker - Rolls Royce
- Doug Johnson
- Brenda Sutton
- Rudy Joe Ringo
- Carl Mikal Franklin - Marvin
- Kwasi Badu
- Glynn Turman - Gideon
- Cal Wilson
- Jean Taylor
- Richard Williams - Preston
- Leonard Jackson - Mr. Brooks
- Virginia Capers - Ruby
- Ja'net DuBois - Stormy Monday
- Philomena Nowlin
- Imamu Sukuma
- Sonny Jim - Sweetmeat
- Bonnie Banfield - Gail
- Tchaka Almoravids - Fun Loving
- Ronald Warden
- D'Urville Martin - Booker T
- Fred D. Scott
- Director(s):
- Oscar Williams
- Writer(s):
- Charlie L. Russell
- Producer(s):
- Michael Tolan, Brock Peters
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG(Suitable for Children)
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