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The Glimmer Man (1996)

R 91 min  -  Action | Comedy | Crime  -   4 October 1996 (USA)
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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
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Steven Seagal ...
Keenen Ivory Wayans ...
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 Jesse Stock ...
Cole's Son
Alexa Vega ...
Cole's Daughter
Nikki Cox ...
Millie
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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. Written by Todd Baldridge <sandib@eastky.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

Murder | Serial Killer | Tattoo | Hostage Situation | Troubled Teen  | See more »

Taglines:

Two good cops. One bad situation.

Genres:

Action | Comedy | Crime | Drama | Thriller

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong violence, language and some nudity See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Glimmer Man See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$45,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$7,605,504 (USA) (6 October 1996) (2236 Screens)

Gross:

$46,600,000 (Worldwide)
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Dolby Digital  | DTS  | SDDS

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Brian Cox replaced Tommy Lee Jones at very short notice. See more »

Goofs

Factual errors: During the polygraph test, Cole is fingering and stroking a string of beads. This is a relaxation technique that would never be allowed during a polygraph test for fear of giving inaccurate results. See more »

Quotes

Campbell: If you'll excuse me I have to get back to the nineties now.
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Connections

Referenced in Pardes (1997) See more »

Soundtracks

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