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The Glimmer Man (1996) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 3.27/10
IMDB: ☆ 5.4/10
Metascore: ☆ 3.3/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 1.1/10
The Glimmer Man Plot Synopsis:
Synopsis / Plot Summary: 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.
Tagline: Two good cops. One bad situation.
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The Glimmer Man Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1996 (more 1996 movies)
Box Office: $20,351,264
Language: English, Chinese, Russian
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Glimmer Man Release Dates In Theaters: Oct 04, 1996
Writers: Kevin Brodbin
Producers: Julius R. Nasso, Michael Rachmil, Steven Seagal
Editors: Donn Cambern
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The Glimmer Man Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 PenaVega | ... | Cole''s Daughter (as Alexa Vega) |
| Nikki Cox | ... | Millie |
| Wendy Robie | ... | Melanie Sardes |
| Harris Laskawy | ... | Coroner |
| Dennis Cockrum | ... | Det. Tom Farrell |
| Blake Lindsley | ... | School Teacher |
| John Bluto | ... | Hotel Desk Clerk |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Steven Seagal (b. April 10, 1952) – Lt. Jack Cole
Sign: Aries, Height: 6' 4" (1.93 m)
Also known as: Reserve Deputy Chief Steven Seagal | Steven F. Seagal | Steve Seagal | Steven Slowhand Segal | Steven Segal | Steve Segal - Keenen Ivory Wayans (b. June 8, 1958) – Det. Jim Campbell
Sign: Gemini, Height: 6' 3" (1.91 m)
Also known as: Keenan Ivory Wayans | Keenan Wayans | Keenen Wayans - Bob Gunton (b. November 15, 1945) – Frank Deverell
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 6' 1½" (1.87 m) - Brian Cox (b. June 1, 1946) – Mr. Smith
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 6½" (1.69 m)
Also known as: Brian Cox CBE - John M. Jackson (b. June 1, 1950) – Donald Cunningham
Sign: Gemini, Height: 6' 3" (1.91 m)
Also known as: John Jacks | John M Jackson | John Jackson - Michelle Johnson (b. September 9, 1965) – Jessica Cole
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 9¼" (1.76 m)
Also known as: Michelle Williams - Stephen Tobolowsky (b. May 30, 1951) – Christopher Maynard
Sign: Gemini, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Also known as: Stephen Tobolowski | Steven Tobolowsky - Peter Jason (b. July 22, 1944) – Millie''s Father
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m) - Ryan Cutrona (b. July 29, 1949) – Capt. Harris
Sign: Leo - Richard Gant (b. March 10, 1944) – Det. Roden
Sign: Pisces, Height: 6' 3" (1.91 m)
Also known as: Richard E. Gant - Johnny Strong – Johnny Deverell
Height: 6' (1.83 m) - Robert Mailhouse – Smith''s Bodyguard
- Jesse Stock – Cole''s Son
- Alexa PenaVega (b. August 27, 1988) – Cole''s Daughter (as Alexa Vega)
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 1" (1.55 m)
Also known as: Alex PenaVega | Alexa Vega - Nikki Cox (b. June 2, 1978) – Millie
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m)
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