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Hands was dramatised from one of Sid Chaplin’s early short stories and broadcast in the BBC North East Region as a tribute to Chaplin, who died in January 1986. It features Tim Healy and Robson Green as father and son in a video drama which uses a mixture of studio recording, with stylised sets created by the use of colour separation overlay, location filming, photographs and songs (by Alex Glasgow), dramatising the life of a family in a mining community. Chaplin had worked as a miner and as such much of his writing was about the mining community he grew up in.
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About Hands
Hands was dramatised from one of Sid Chaplin’s early short stories and broadcast in the BBC North East Region as a tribute to Chaplin, who died in January 1986. It features Tim Healy and Robson Green as father and son in a video drama which uses a mixture of studio recording, with stylised sets created by the use of colour separation overlay, location filming, photographs and songs (by Alex Glasgow), dramatising the life of a family in a mining community. Chaplin had worked as a miner and as such much of his writing was about the mining community he grew up in. Running 30 minutes.
Hands Cast and Characters
The cast features Tim Healy (as Father), Robson Green (as Son), Andrina Carroll (as Wife), and Joshua Close (as Miner). Their performances are a major reason Hands has built such a passionate audience.
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Hands flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is a tone and style that's hard to find elsewhere. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How long is Hands?
Hands runs for 30 minutes (about 0.5 hour).
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Who is in the cast of Hands?
The main cast includes Tim Healy, Robson Green, Andrina Carroll, and Joshua Close.
Is Hands available in English?
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When was Hands released?
Hands was released in 1986.
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What is Hands about?
Hands is English-language film. Hands was dramatised from one of Sid Chaplin’s early short stories and broadcast in the BBC North East Region as a tribute to Chaplin, who died in January 1986. It features Tim Healy and Robson Green as father and son in a video drama which uses a mixture of studio recording, with stylised sets created by the use of colour separation overlay, location filming, photographs and songs (by Alex Glasgow), dramatising the life of a family in a mining community. Chaplin had worked as a miner and as such much of his writing was about the mining community he grew up in.
When was Hands released?
Hands was released on December 19, 1986. It has a runtime of 30m. The film was produced by BBC.
Who stars in Hands?
Hands stars Tim Healy, Robson Green, Andrina Carroll and Joshua Close. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is Hands available in HD?
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