The Glimmer Man (1996)

Two cops, played by Seagal and Wayans, are forced to work together to solve a chain of mysterious killings by a killer nicknamed "The Family Man"

Director:

John Gray

Writer:

Kevin Brodbin

Stars:

Steven Seagal, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Bob Gunton

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Steven Seagal	...	Lt. Jack Cole
Keenen Ivory Wayans	...	Det. Jim Campbell
Bob Gunton	...	Frank Deverell
Brian Cox	...	Mr. Smith
John M. Jackson	...	Donald Cunningham
Michelle Johnson	...	Jessica Cole
Stephen Tobolowsky	...	Christopher Maynard
Peter Jason	...	Millie's Father
Ryan Cutrona	...	Capt. Harris
Richard Gant	...	Det. Roden
Johnny Strong	...	Johnny Deverell
Robert Mailhouse	...	Smith's Bodyguard
Jesse Stock	...	Cole's Son
Alexa Vega	...	Cole's Daughter
Nikki Cox	...	Millie

Storyline

Jack Cole is a soft spoken, mystical, new age New York cop with a checkered past. He is transferred to Los Angeles to help Los Angeles cop Jim Campbell solve a series of brutal murders in which the victims are crucified. The murders that have happened since Jack arrived in Los Angeles just don't sit right with him. When the killer, known as the "Family Man", kills Ellen DunLeavy, who happens to be Jack's ex wife and the mother of his two kids, and Ellen's husband Andrew DunLeavy, it becomes personal - especially when Jack's prints are found on Ellen's body. Jack meets with his military mentor Smith, not knowing that Smith is in cahoots with local crime boss Frank Deverell.

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Plot Keywords:

serial killer | murder | rogue cop | gangsta grip | buddy | 

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Taglines:

Two good cops. One bad situation.

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Genres:

Action | Comedy | Crime | Drama | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong violence, language and some nudity

Details

Official Sites:

Warner Bros. [us]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

4 October 1996 (USA)

Also Known As:

Glimmer Man

Filming Locations:

310 Loma Dr, Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$45,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

JPY 53,896,100 (Japan) (17 January 1997)

Gross:

JPY 87,897,900 (Japan) (24 January 1997)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Warner Bros, Seagal/Nasso Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

91 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital DTS SDDS

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Brian Cox replaced Tommy Lee Jones at very short notice.

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Goofs

When Donald gets thrown through a window barred with heavy iron fencing, the iron clearly wobbles, as if made of rubber.

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Quotes

Jack Cole: Once and a while you should cry because it cleanses the soul and you can use a little bit of that.
Detective Jim Campbell: If I need a cleansing, I'll have a bran muffin.

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Connections

Spoofs Kung Fu (1972)

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Soundtracks

"Snake"
Written by Steven Seagal, Todd Smallwood, and Matt Andes
Performed by Taj Mahal
Courtesy of Private Music

User Reviews

Seagal and Keenan Ivory Wayans make a good team

in my opinion this is one of Steven Seagal's better films,due in large part to having Keenan Ivory Wayans as a co star.they have good chemistry together.it's also one of his darkest films,at least of those i have seen to date.but there some funny moments to balance things out,comic relief,if you will.the fighting scenes are pretty are good,and as brutal as usual for a Seagal flick.you won't really find much new here,but if you're a Seagal fan,or a fan of the genre,this should keep you satisfied for the most part.by now,with Steven Seagal,you know what you're getting,or at least you should know.i was entertained for around 90 minutes or so.for me,The Glimmer Man is a 7/10