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Hand of death also known as five fingers of death is a 1962 american horror film starring john agar and directed by gene nelson. Video 2006 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Its plot concerns amusement park androids that malfunction and begin killing visitors. Smoke dza kills the five fingers of death on sway in the morning. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comic con sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. The list contains related movies ordered by similarity.
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