The Glove
The Glove

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The Glove

1979
Movie
92 min
English

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.

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IMDb5.1/10
Director: Ross HagenGenres: Action, Crime, Horror, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

A former police detective, now a bounty hunter, is hired to track down a dangerous fugitive. The fugitive is revealed to be a cyborg with a deadly glove capable of immense destruction. The bounty hunter must confront his own past and utilize advanced technology to bring the cyborg to justice, leading to a violent and explosive showdown.

Critical Reception

The Glove is a cult classic known for its unique blend of sci-fi, horror, and action elements, though it received mixed to negative reviews upon its initial release. Critics often pointed to its low budget, inconsistent tone, and sometimes outlandish plot as drawbacks, while some acknowledged its B-movie charm and inventive premise.

What Reviewers Say

  • Often cited for its inventive, albeit bizarre, sci-fi concept.

  • Criticized for its low production values and uneven pacing.

  • Appreciated by some for its pulpy, exploitative B-movie appeal.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'The Glove' is not widely documented on Google, but it is generally considered a niche film within the sci-fi and horror genres, appealing to fans of 70s exploitation cinema.

Fun Fact

The distinctive 'glove' weapon worn by the cyborg fugitive was conceived as a practical effect that could be worn by an actor, contributing to its unique visual identity within the film's limited budget.

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L.E.R.E

L.E.R.E

The Glove (1979) is a very underrated John Saxon film about a broke bounty hunter who is desperate for money to pay off his alimony, so he takes up the job of finding Victor Hale, an ex-convict, despite the warnings of how dangerous he is. ...