Crime Cult Classic

A one-eyed hitman, a corrupt official, and a conspiracy in the shadows of 1970s France.

THE WHITE GLOVES OF THE DEVIL

1973 · 1h 30m · NR · Crime / Drama / Thriller · IMDB TMDB

A murder at the “Whiskey Bar” leads a Buddhist policeman on the trail of a strange market that connects the boss of the place to a corrupt politician.

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What is The White Gloves of the Devil about?

The White Gloves of the Devil is a 1973 French crime thriller directed by László Szabó about a one-eyed hitman entangled in a conspiracy involving a government official and a murder investigation.

Programmer's Pick

You don’t see a one-eyed hitman trained by sound every day—especially one who donates his eye to a shady politician. French noir doesn’t get much more conspiratorial or sleazy than this, and the soundtrack doesn’t hurt either.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

An enigmatic, one-eyed hitman stalks the streets of 1970s France in this stylish crime thriller. The story opens with a brazen murder at the Whiskey Bar, setting off a chain of events that draws in an unscrupulous doctor, a corrupt politician, and a Buddhist policeman determined to unravel the tangled connections. The assassin, aided by his unique ability to shoot using only sound, finds himself at the center of a shadowy conspiracy. With a semi-sleazy tone reminiscent of 'The Manchurian Candidate' and an outstanding soundtrack, the film weaves intrigue, moral ambiguity, and political undertones into a moody, suspenseful drama.

Details & Specs

Director: László Szabó
Writer: László Szabó
Release: 1973
Runtime: 1h 30m
Country: France
Language: French
Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Also Known As: The White Gloves of the Devi, Az ördög fehér kesztyüje, Original title: Les gants blancs du diable