Kid Glove Killer
“Crime under the microscope. Introducing Police chemist Gordon McKay.”
Synopsis
Van Heflin stars as the head of a city crime lab who tries to solve the murder of the town mayor by scientifically analyzing evidence.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Kid Glove Killer
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-04-29
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Van Heflin
Gordon McKay
Marsha Hunt
Jane Mitchell
Lee Bowman
Gerald I. Ladimer
Samuel S. Hinds
Mayor Daniels
Cliff Clark
Captain Lynch
Eddie Quillan
Eddie Wright
John Litel
Matty
Cathy Lewis
Bessie Wright
Nella Walker
Mrs. Daniels
Robert Blake
Boy in Car (uncredited)
Leon Belasco
Chris Spyro - Cook (uncredited)
Margaret Bert
Miss Huser - Mayor's Secretary (uncredited)
Eugene Borden
Pierre - Headwaiter (uncredited)
Roy Brent
Suspect (uncredited)
George M. Carleton
Taggart - Third Politician (uncredited)
Eddy Chandler
Rosson - Detective Grilling Eddie (uncredited)
Ken Christy
Police Chief Spencer (uncredited)
Mark Daniels
Reporter (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 17, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fred Zinnemann
- Screenplay & Story
- John C. Higgins, Allen Rivkin
- Original Score
- David Snell
- Original Title
- Kid Glove Killer
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fred Zinnemann
John C. Higgins, Allen Rivkin
David Snell
Paul Vogel
Ralph E. Winters
Jack Chertok, Dore Schary
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Vogel
Director of Photography
John C. Higgins
Screenplay
David Snell
Original Music Composer
Fred Zinnemann
Director
Jack Chertok
Producer
Ralph E. Winters
Editor
Allen Rivkin
Screenplay
Duke York
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Kid Glove Killer.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Kid Glove Killer.
ALLL MOVIESSS
Film Noir
Classic-era film noir, 1940 to 1959.
Missing Mine
Fred Zinnemann
MovieLens[50K:]
Marin Noir
Similar Titles to Kid Glove Killer
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
6.3
5.8
5.6
4.2
5.0
5.9
10.0
5.2
7.0
More Like Kid Glove Killer
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Kid Glove Killer
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Kid Glove Killer about?
Van Heflin stars as the head of a city crime lab who tries to solve the murder of the town mayor by scientifically analyzing evidence.
Who directed Kid Glove Killer?
Kid Glove Killer was directed by Fred Zinnemann.
Who stars in Kid Glove Killer?
The principal cast of Kid Glove Killer includes Van Heflin, Marsha Hunt, Lee Bowman, Samuel S. Hinds, Cliff Clark.
When was Kid Glove Killer released and how long is it?
Kid Glove Killer was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for Kid Glove Killer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kid Glove Killer was composed by David Snell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Kid Glove Killer?
Kid Glove Killer holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).