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Five on the Black Hand Side is a 1973 American family comedy directed by Oscar Williams. The film was adapted by Charlie L. Russell from his 1969 stage play and centers on conflict within a Black family and its surrounding community. Its story examines generational disagreement, marriage, identity, and social change through domestic comedy rather than the violent crime narratives common to many blaxploitation films of the period.
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How good is Five on the Black Hand Side?
Five on the Black Hand Side scores 5.80/10 (Mediocre) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Blaxploitation Film category.
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With a score of 5.80/10, Five on the Black Hand Side is a solid option in Blaxploitation Film. See all Blaxploitation Film ranked.
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