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The Black Hand

The Black Hand

"Before the Godfather"

19733.01h 30m

Overview

Antonio, an Italian immigrant in New York finds himself drawn into the Mob when his options are limited and his desire to make a new life for himself becomes increasingly difficult.

Directed by Antonio Racioppi
Written by Carlo Infascelli, Vinicio Marinucci, Aldo Marcovecchio
Produced by Carlo Infascelli
Box Office0Revenue: $230.0M

Top Cast

Lionel Stander

Lionel Stander

Lieutenant Giuseppe Petrosino

Rosanna Fratello

Rosanna Fratello

Angela

Michele Placido

Michele Placido

Antonio Turris

Corrado Gaipa

Corrado Gaipa

Lawyer

Annie Carol Edel

Annie Carol Edel

Nino Vingelli

Nino Vingelli

Don Gaetano

Luigi Pistilli

Luigi Pistilli

Don Nunzio Pantaleo

Philippe Leroy

Philippe Leroy

The Professor

Roger Browne

Roger Browne

State Attorney

Mario Frera

Mario Frera

Themes & Keywords

mafia

About The Black Hand

The Black Hand is a crime film released in 1973 exploring themes of mafia. Directed by Antonio Racioppi, it stars Lionel Stander, Rosanna Fratello, Michele Placido. Antonio, an Italian immigrant in New York finds himself drawn into the Mob when his options are limited and his desire to make a new life for himself becomes increasingly difficult.

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