The Right Hand Man
1987, English. Directed by Di Drew.
A romance ahead of its time.
A stagecoach driver goes to work for a dying, one-armed aristocrat in 1860s Australia.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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The Right Hand Man is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Shout! Factory in India.
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Cast & crew
- Di DrewDirector
- Rupert EverettLord Harry Ironminster
- Hugo WeavingNed Devine
- Catherine McClementsSarah Redbridge
- Arthur DignamDr. Redbridge
- Jennifer ClaireLady Ironminster
- Ralph CotterillSam
- Adam CockburnViolet Head
- Tim ElliottLord Ironminster
- Jack AllenShopkeeper
- John SpicerPublican
- Brian ScrymgeourYard Boss
- Pat BishopCast
Details
- Released
- 2 October 1987
- Country
- Australia
- Written by
- Helen Hodgman
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What The Right Hand Man is based on
The Right Hand Man is based on The Right-Hand Man (1977) by K.M. Peyton, published by Oxford University Press.
1977
The Right-Hand Man
By K.M. Peyton
Published by Oxford University Press
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The Right Hand Man runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Does The Right Hand Man have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Right Hand Man on?
The Right Hand Man is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Shout! Factory in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Right Hand Man?
If you liked The Right Hand Man, try Jawbone, Pimp, Cheaters.
Who directed The Right Hand Man?
The Right Hand Man (1987) was directed by Di Drew and stars Rupert Everett, Hugo Weaving, Catherine McClements.
What is The Right Hand Man based on?
The Right Hand Man is based on The Right-Hand Man (1977) by K.M. Peyton, published by Oxford University Press.