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The Glimmer Man

The Glimmer Man

Two good cops. One bad situation.

19965.41h 32m

Overview

A former government operative renowned for his stealth, Jack Cole is now a Los Angeles police detective. When a series of horrible murders occurs in the metro area, Cole is assigned to the case, along with tough-talking fellow cop Jim Campbell. Although the two men clash, they gradually become effective partners as they uncover a conspiracy linked to the killings, which also involves terrorism and organized crime.

Directed by John Gray
Written by Kevin Brodbin
Produced by Julius R. Nasso, Steven Seagal
Box OfficeBudget: $45.0MRevenue: $20.4M

Top Cast

Steven Seagal

Steven Seagal

Jack Cole

Keenen Ivory Wayans

Keenen Ivory Wayans

Jim Campbell

Bob Gunton

Bob Gunton

Frank Deverell

Brian Cox

Brian Cox

Mr. Smith

John M. Jackson

John M. Jackson

Donald

Michelle Johnson

Michelle Johnson

Jessica

Stephen Tobolowsky

Stephen Tobolowsky

Christopher Maynard

Peter Jason

Peter Jason

Millie’s Father

Ryan Cutrona

Ryan Cutrona

Captain Harris

Richard Gant

Richard Gant

Detective Roden

Themes & Keywords

martial artsshowdownfightinvestigationsecret agentpastcopmurderserial killerseries of murdersbuddy cophomicide detectiveaction heropowerful

About The Glimmer Man

The Glimmer Man is a action, comedy, crime, drama, thriller film released in 1996 exploring themes of martial arts, showdown, fight, investigation, secret agent, past. Directed by John Gray, it stars Steven Seagal, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Bob Gunton. A former government operative renowned for his stealth, Jack Cole is now a Los Angeles police detective. When a series of horrible murders occurs in the metro area, Cole is assigned to the case, along with tough-talking fellow cop Jim Campbell. Although the two men clash, they gradually become effective partners as they uncover a conspiracy linked to the killings, which also involves terrorism and organized crime.

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