The Killer Wore Gloves
La muerte llama a las 10
“It's diabolical! It's daring! It stalks, it cuts, it rips!”
Synopsis
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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Gillian Hills
Peggy Foster
Ángel del Pozo
John Kirk Lawford
Silvia Solar
Jackie Polianski
Stelio Candelli
Ronald James
Carlos Otero
Mr. Lewis
Bruno Corazzari
John Kirk Lawford
Goyo Lebrero
Anthony
Manuel Gas
Inspector Walton
Gabriel Agustí
Inspector Redford
Irene D'Astrea
Anthony's wife
Orchidea De Santis
Shirley
Raf Baldassarre
Man at Subway Station (uncredited)
Esteban Dalmases
Waiter (uncredited)
Juan Torres
Office worker (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 18, 2025
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Juan Bosch
- Screenplay & Story
- Juan Bosch, Renato Izzo
- Original Score
- Marcello Giombini
- Original Title
- La muerte llama a las 10
- Country of Origin
- Italy, Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- PEA, Producciones Cinematográficas Cine XX
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Juan Bosch
Juan Bosch, Renato Izzo, Luisa Maria Linares
Marcello Giombini
Julio Pérez de Rozas
Eugenio Alabiso
Department Leadership Roster
Eugenio Alabiso
Editor
Julio Pérez de Rozas
Director of Photography
Juan Bosch
Screenplay
Marcello Giombini
Original Music Composer
Juan Bosch
Director
Renato Izzo
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Killer Wore Gloves
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What is The Killer Wore Gloves 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 directed The Killer Wore Gloves?
The Killer Wore Gloves was directed by Juan Bosch.
Who stars in The Killer Wore Gloves?
The principal cast of The Killer Wore Gloves includes Gillian Hills, Ángel del Pozo, Silvia Solar, Stelio Candelli, Carlos Otero.
When was The Killer Wore Gloves released and how long is it?
The Killer Wore Gloves was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Killer Wore Gloves?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Killer Wore Gloves was composed by Marcello Giombini.
Is The Killer Wore Gloves based on a book or true story?
The Killer Wore Gloves is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Luisa Maria Linares".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Killer Wore Gloves?
The Killer Wore Gloves holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).