Five on the Black Hand Side (1973)
You've been coffy-tized, blacula-rized and super-flied - but now you're gonna be glorified, unified and filled-with-pride... when you see
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.
Director: Oscar Williams
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date: October 25, 1973
Cast
- Clarice Taylor - Mrs. Brooks
- Leonard Jackson - Mr. Brooks
- Virginia Capers - Ruby
- Glynn Turman - Gideon
- Dick Anthony Williams - Preston
- Carl Franklin - Marvin
- Ja'net DuBois - Stormy Monday
- D'Urville Martin - Booker T.
- Godfrey Cambridge - Godfrey Cambridge
- Sonny Jim Gaines - Sweetmeat
Screenplay
- Charlie L. Russell (Screenplay)
- Charlie L. Russell (Teleplay)
Music: H.B. Barnum, H.B. Barnum
Cinematography: Gene Polito
Editing: Michael Economou
Production: United Artists, Five Hand Company
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Wedding Disasters and Big Laughs, Boundary-Pushing Vulgar Humor, Wedding Mishap and Funny Disaster, Fun Physical Comedy
Keywords
family relationships, blaxploitation cinema, wedding, hilarious, admiring, celebratory, vibrant
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Five on the Black Hand Side about?
- 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.
- Who directed Five on the Black Hand Side?
- Five on the Black Hand Side was directed by Oscar Williams.
- Who stars in Five on the Black Hand Side?
- Five on the Black Hand Side stars Clarice Taylor, Leonard Jackson, Virginia Capers, Glynn Turman, Dick Anthony Williams, Carl Franklin.
- How long is Five on the Black Hand Side?
- Five on the Black Hand Side has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is Five on the Black Hand Side?
- Five on the Black Hand Side is a Comedy film.
- Where was Five on the Black Hand Side produced?
- Five on the Black Hand Side was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Five on the Black Hand Side?
- The themes of Five on the Black Hand Side include: Wedding Disasters and Big Laughs, Boundary-Pushing Vulgar Humor, Wedding Mishap and Funny Disaster, Fun Physical Comedy.