The Hand 1960

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The Hand ★½ 1960

During WWII, three British POWs are tortured by the Japanese. Refusing to give information, two of them have their right hands cut off. The third opts to talk, thereby keeping his hand. After the war, a series of murders occur in London where the victims have their hands amputated. Could there be a connection? 61m/B VHS, DVD . GB Derek Bond, Ronald Lee Hunt, Reed de Rouen, Ray Cooney, Brian Coleman; D: Henry Cass.