The Golden Glove

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The Golden Glove

Released Sep 27, 2019

1h 55m

Crime

Drama

Horror

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A serial killer strikes fear in the hearts of residents in 1970s Hamburg.

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Critics Consensus

Grim to a fault, The Golden Glove embarks on a well-crafted but deeply unsavory descent into the depraved mind and rank brutality of a serial killer.

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Ben Sachs

Chicago Reader

I'd be happier if I'd never laid eyes on it.

Feb 21, 2020

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Carlos Aguilar

Los Angeles Times

Although psychological substance runs slim, Akin renders most mainstream depictions of degenerate minds lighthearted.

Oct 3, 2019

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Meagan Navarro

Bloody Disgusting

This subject matter is of the heaviest variety, and its central character not one you're supposed to like. But it is a story with immense artistic merit and a new angle of this subgenre with something important to say.

Oct 2, 2019

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Guillem Martinez Oya

Cinematismo

A good audiovisual X-ray of a serial killer in Germany in the 70s: well set and very well performed by Jonas Dassler. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 3/5

Mar 3, 2021

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Emma Wolfe

SpookyAstronauts

There's no real arc in the story, it's just kind of all over the place with recurring themes.

Rated: 5/10

Oct 26, 2020

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Yasser Medina

Cinefilia

I find it very dull and I perceive at all times a lack of psychological substance that clings to the life of the disgusting protagonist. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 4/10

Aug 2, 2020

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Dani G

It makes you sick to think this is based on a true story. The main actor's performance is the key. Sincerely repulsive

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

11/22/24

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Courtney K

i think they do a good job of telling the story - but it's sort of just gross & depressing.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

08/31/24

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Jonah K

warner brothers made this? in 2019? unapologetically grimy, mean-spirited & pathetic. like throwing a handful of pine tree air fresheners atop a pile of rotting corpses. i hate that i didn’t hate this, but i certainly didn’t enjoy it.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

07/31/24

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Wolfgang G

Der Goldene Handschuh ist ein Film, der sich mit dem Frauenmörder Fritz Honka auseinandersetzt. Der Exploitationfilm bietet eine interessante Handlung, verstörende Gewalt, großartige Schauspielerei und realistische Make-up-Effekte. … Der Film ist authentisch und verstörend, aber dennoch sehenswert.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

07/13/24

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Aaron D

If August Underground and Possum had a child, and that child was based on real events. Disturbing, uncomfortable, filthy, disgusting, off-putting and so damn grim that if your stomach can handle it, then you can't take your eyes off of it. Baffled to find out this is based on real events, the debauchery and horrible nature of a terrible piece of human history, the film is well-shot, well-acted and well-executed. Only recommend if you like to see closer to the extreme side of horror.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

06/03/24

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Thirdi A

Loved it, def recommended. This film offers an intense exploration into the grim, sordid, and shockingly brutal life of Hamburg's very own, Fritz Honka. For those drawn to films depicting real-life horrific events with accurate storytelling, this is a must-see. It doesn’t get more revolting than this.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/27/24

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Fatih Akin

Director

Jonas Dassler

Fritz Honka

Margarethe Tiesel

Gerda Voss

Adam Bousdoukos

Lefteris

Marc Hosemann

Siggi Honka

Katja Studt

Helga Denningsen

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Synopsis

A serial killer strikes fear in the hearts of residents in 1970s Hamburg.

Director: Fatih Akin
Producer: Fatih Akin, Nurhan Sekerci-Porst
Screenwriter: Fatih Akin, Heinz Strunk
Distributor: Strand
Production Co: Bombero International, Pathé, Warner Bros. Film Productions Germany
Genre: Crime, Drama, Horror
Original Language: German
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 27, 2019, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 14, 2020
Box Office (Gross USA): $6.0K
Runtime: 1h 55m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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