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The Killer Wore Gloves

1974-08-05 · 90 min · ★ 5.2

Thriller · Crime · Mystery · Horror

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...

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Directors
Juan Bosch
Production companies
PEA, Producciones Cinematográficas Cine XX
Countries
Italy, Spain
Status
Released

Top Cast

Gillian HillsGillian HillsPeggy Foster
Ángel del PozoÁngel del PozoJohn Kirk Lawford
Silvia SolarSilvia SolarJackie Polianski
Stelio CandelliStelio CandelliRonald James
Carlos OteroCarlos OteroMr. Lewis
Bruno CorazzariBruno CorazzariJohn Kirk Lawford
Goyo LebreroGoyo LebreroAnthony
Manuel GasManuel GasInspector Walton
Gabriel AgustíInspector Redford
Irene D'AstreaIrene D'AstreaAnthony's wife
Orchidea De SantisOrchidea De SantisShirley
Raf BaldassarreRaf BaldassarreMan at Subway Station (uncredited)
Esteban DalmasesWaiter (uncredited)
Juan TorresOffice worker (uncredited)

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