Hand of Death (1976)
Mandarin martial arts film directed by John Woo
Rated R in the US
Restricted: under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m 95 min
- Released
- 15 July 1976
- Language
- Mandarin
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
Hand of Death has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes (95 min). In the US it is rated R. The Mandarin film released on 15 July 1976. It is directed by John Woo and stars Tao-liang Tan, James Tien and Jackie Chan.
Cast and crew
- Director
- John Woo
- Cast
- Tao-liang Tan, James Tien, Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung, John Woo, Wei Yang, Yuen Wah, Carter Wong, Kim Gi-ju, Yuen Biao
- Cinematography
- Liang Yung-Chi
- Editing
- Peter Cheung, Yuan Tung-chun
- Music
- Joseph Koo
- Written by
- John Woo
- Produced by
- Raymond Chow
- Production
- Orange Sky Golden Harvest
- Distribution
- Netflix
Box office, awards and more
- Country
- Hong Kong
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 15 July 1976
- On OTT
- Netflix date not announced
Can children watch it?
Not meant for children. In the US, under-17s need an adult with them. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Hand of Death?
Hand of Death has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes, or 95 min.
When did Hand of Death release?
Hand of Death released on 15 July 1976.
Who directed Hand of Death?
Hand of Death is directed by John Woo.
Who is in the cast of Hand of Death?
The cast of Hand of Death includes Tao-liang Tan, James Tien, Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung, John Woo and Wei Yang.
Where can I watch Hand of Death online?
Hand of Death streams on Netflix.
What is Hand of Death rated in the US?
Hand of Death is rated R by the Motion Picture Association.
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