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Description: Five on the Black Hand Side is a 1973 African-American comedy film directed by Oscar Williams. The story centers on John Henry Brooks, a domineering barber and patriarch of a middle-class African American family, portrayed by Leonard Jackson. His wife, Gladys Ann Brooks, played by Clarice Taylor, and their three children—Gideon (Glynn Turman), Booker T. (D'Urville Martin), and Gail (Bonnie Banfield)—rebel against his authoritarian rule, leading to a family transformation. The film serves as an antidote to the "blaxploitation" genre, focusing on domestic drama and personal growth. It was released on October 25, 1973, by United Artists.

Cast:
John Henry Brooks Jr.: Leonard Jackson
Gladys Ann Brooks: Clarice Taylor
Gideon Brooks: Glynn Turman
Booker T. Washington-Brooks: D'Urville Martin
Gail Brooks: Bonnie Banfield