The Black Hand (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 3.3
Released in 1980, The Black Hand is a comedy and crime film directed by Fernando Colomo, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. Three old schoolmates, who in their time as students had formed a kind of secret society called The Black Hand, in order to embitter teachers' lives, meet again years later with very different lives. One is a dad's son who is distracted as best he can; another has become a writer of espionage novels and is persecuted by the CIA, and the third leads an indolent life without further ado. The reunion of the three friends will make the society of La Mano Negra revive.
Who’s in it. The Black Hand stars Antonio Resines as Carlos, Carmen Maura as Rosa, Joaquín Hinojosa as Mariano Garrido and Íñigo Gurrea as Falceto, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.3/10, The Black Hand has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Black Hand page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Black Hand tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Black Hand (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Black Hand change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Black Hand worth watching?
- The Black Hand holds an audience score of 3.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Black Hand?
- The Black Hand stars Antonio Resines, Carmen Maura, Joaquín Hinojosa, Íñigo Gurrea and Virginia Mataix.
- When was The Black Hand released?
- The Black Hand was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.