Band of the Hand (1986) is an action-crime film about five juvenile delinquents from Miami who are given a second chance through a tough rehabilitation program led by a Vietnam War veteran named Joe (Stephen Lang). The group is sent to the Florida Everglades to learn survival skills and discipline, forming a bond under Joe's strict guidance.

After completing the program, the group returns to Miami, where they use their new skills to clean up a drug-ridden neighborhood controlled by a violent gang. The film blends elements of crime, redemption, and teamwork as the young men fight for a better future.