The Glove (1979)

Director
Ross Hagen

Main cast
John Saxon; Rosey Grier; Joanna Cassidy; Joan Blondell; Jack Carter

Genres
Thriller, Action, Adventure

Description
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 steal. Rock'em sock'em mayhem ensues.


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