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The White Gloves of the Devil

1973Movie1 h 30 min

CrimeDrama
49
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb4.8

A gripping, layered drama movie about crime and society.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

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Not for warmth, comfort or uplift.

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Story

A murder at the Whisky Bar leads a Buddhist policeman on the trail of a strange deal that links the owner to a crooked politician. A zany, satirical detective story that denounces a certain milieu where politicians and crooks coexist. The politician, a drug dealer and employer of hired assassins, becomes the target of a blind hitman.

Feels like

  • French Crime Thriller
  • Satirical Detective Story
  • Political Corruption
  • Darkly Humorous
  • Complex Plot
  • Buddhist Detective
  • Neo-Noir Style
  • Anti-Establishment
  • Intriguing Mystery

Cast

5 of 5

Crew

Directed by
Szabó László
Written by
Szabó László
Music by
Karl-Heinz Schäfer

Everyone

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Facts

April 5, 1973 · 1 h 30 min · Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use

Released
April 5, 1973
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Drama, Crime
Original language
French
Made in
France

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is The White Gloves of the Devil worth watching?"

Questions about The White Gloves of the Devil

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The White Gloves of the Devil worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49 (IMDb 4.8).

Will The White Gloves of the Devil make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly satire (9 of 10) and dark humor (8 of 10).

Is The White Gloves of the Devil in English?

French

No, it was made in French.