A bounty hunter tracks a steel-gloved juggernaut through the seedy streets of 1970s Los Angeles.
THE GLOVE
A crazed, sadistic killer stalks the streets of a city gripped by terror...a gory trail of battered bodies leads to that last horrifying climax.
In this actioner, a bounty hunter is assigned to bring back an enormous and angry ex-convict who wears a deadly glove made of leather and steel. Rock'em sock'em mayhem ensues.
Proof that in 1979, you really could solve everything with a steel-plated fist.
If you ever wondered what happens when a bounty hunter with bills to pay crosses paths with a hulking ex-con armed with a custom steel gauntlet, The Glove delivers the answer—plus a body count to match. Expect 1970s Los Angeles grit, John Saxon's weary detective work, and Rosey Grier dealing punishment with industrial-strength leather and steel.
— SassyFlix Programmer
The Glove is a 1979 American action-crime thriller directed by Ross Hagen about a bounty hunter pursuing a vengeful ex-convict who wields a deadly steel-plated glove.
Synopsis
Why Cult
The film's villain sports a custom leather and steel glove, dispensing retribution with brutal effectiveness.
John Saxon stars as a down-on-his-luck bounty hunter lured by a $20,000 off-the-books payday in a world where the law plays rough.
Set against the backdrop of gritty Los Angeles, the film captures the underbelly of the West Coast with plenty of bathroom brawls and rooftop chases.
This late-70s actioner leans into its exploitation roots with psycho killers, blood spatter, and a body count that refuses to quit.
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Questions from the Vault
What is The Glove about? +
The Glove is a 1979 American action-crime thriller directed by Ross Hagen about a bounty hunter pursuing a vengeful ex-convict who wields a deadly steel-plated glove.
Who directed The Glove? +
The Glove was directed by Ross Hagen.
How long is The Glove? +
The Glove has a runtime of 92 minutes.
What genre is The Glove? +
The Glove is an action, crime, drama, and thriller film.
Where can I watch The Glove? +
The Glove is available to stream on SassyFlix.
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