Five on the Black Hand Side

Five on the Black Hand Side

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6.8 /10 5 votes
October 25, 1973 1h 36m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Oscar Williams
Writers Charlie L. Russell, Charlie L. Russell
Studio United Artists
Rating 6.8/10
Language EN

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Cast & Crew

Clarice Taylor

Clarice Taylor

Mrs. Brooks

Leonard Jackson

Leonard Jackson

Mr. Brooks

Virginia Capers

Virginia Capers

Ruby

Glynn Turman

Glynn Turman

Gideon

Dick Anthony Williams

Dick Anthony Williams

Preston

Carl Franklin

Carl Franklin

Marvin

Ja'net DuBois

Ja'net DuBois

Stormy Monday

D'Urville Martin

D'Urville Martin

Booker T.

Godfrey Cambridge

Godfrey Cambridge

Godfrey Cambridge

Sonny Jim Gaines

Sweetmeat

Bonnie Banfield

Gail

Frankie Crocker

Rolls Royce

Frequently Asked Questions

Five on the Black Hand Side was released on October 25, 1973.

The runtime of Five on the Black Hand Side is 1h 36m.

Five on the Black Hand Side is a Comedy movie.

Five on the Black Hand Side has a rating of 6.8 out of 10 on TMDB.

Five on the Black Hand Side is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Five on the Black Hand Side was directed by Oscar Williams.

The main cast of Five on the Black Hand Side includes Clarice Taylor, Leonard Jackson, Virginia Capers.

Five on the Black Hand Side is originally in English.