The Killer Wore Gloves (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1974, The Killer Wore Gloves is a thriller film directed by Juan Bosch, running about 90 minutes. “It's diabolical! It's daring! It stalks, it cuts, it rips!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. At Heathrow Airport, a man is razored to death in a toilet cubicle. A young woman, Peggy Foster, is concerned about the disappearance of Michael, her photographer boyfriend, who has been in Vietnam for months. In order to pay the rent, she reluctantly sub-lets her garret flat to a man called John Kirk Lawford. The new tenant wears sunglasses indoors and acts suspiciously. Peggy is lured to an abandoned airfield by a call from Michael but is shot at by a sniper. Back at her apartment block she is shocked to find that a man has apparently committed suicide by jumping from her balcony. While the police question Peggy, a stranger turns up and announces himself as John Kirk Lawford! Shirley, secretary to Peggy's lascivious publisher, is killed by a black-gloved intruder and the mystery deepens...
Who’s in it. The Killer Wore Gloves stars Gillian Hills as Peggy Foster, Ángel del Pozo as John Kirk Lawford, Silvia Solar as Jackie Polianski and Stelio Candelli as Ronald James, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, The Killer Wore Gloves has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Killer Wore Gloves page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Killer Wore Gloves tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Killer Wore Gloves (1974)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Killer Wore Gloves change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Killer Wore Gloves worth watching?
- The Killer Wore Gloves holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Killer Wore Gloves?
- The Killer Wore Gloves stars Gillian Hills, Ángel del Pozo, Silvia Solar, Stelio Candelli and Carlos Otero.
- When was The Killer Wore Gloves released?
- The Killer Wore Gloves was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.