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The Glimmer Man

  • 19961996
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  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
20K
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Steven Seagal and Keenen Ivory Wayans in The Glimmer Man (1996)
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Two cops are forced to work together to solve a chain of mysterious killings by a killer nicknamed "The Family Man".Two cops are forced to work together to solve a chain of mysterious killings by a killer nicknamed "The Family Man".Two cops are forced to work together to solve a chain of mysterious killings by a killer nicknamed "The Family Man".
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
20K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • John Gray
  • Writer
    • Kevin Brodbin
  • Stars
    • Steven Seagal
    • Keenen Ivory Wayans
    • Bob Gunton
Top credits
  • Director
    • John Gray
  • Writer
    • Kevin Brodbin
  • Stars
    • Steven Seagal
    • Keenen Ivory Wayans
    • Bob Gunton
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 103User reviews
    • 49Critic reviews
    • 33Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
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    Steven Seagal and Keenen Ivory Wayans in The Glimmer Man (1996)
    Steven Seagal and Keenen Ivory Wayans in The Glimmer Man (1996)
    Steven Seagal and Keenen Ivory Wayans in The Glimmer Man (1996)
    Steven Seagal and Keenen Ivory Wayans in The Glimmer Man (1996)
    Steven Seagal and Keenen Ivory Wayans in The Glimmer Man (1996)
    Steven Seagal and Keenen Ivory Wayans in The Glimmer Man (1996)
    Steven Seagal and Keenen Ivory Wayans in The Glimmer Man (1996)
    The Glimmer Man (1996)
    Steven Seagal and Keenen Ivory Wayans in The Glimmer Man (1996)
    The Glimmer Man (1996)
    Steven Seagal and Keenen Ivory Wayans in The Glimmer Man (1996)
    Steven Seagal and Keenen Ivory Wayans in The Glimmer Man (1996)

    Top cast

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    Steven Seagal
    Steven Seagal
    • Lt. Jack Coleas Lt. Jack Cole
    Keenen Ivory Wayans
    Keenen Ivory Wayans
    • Det. Jim Campbellas Det. Jim Campbell
    Bob Gunton
    Bob Gunton
    • Frank Deverellas Frank Deverell
    Brian Cox
    Brian Cox
    • Mr. Smithas Mr. Smith
    John M. Jackson
    John M. Jackson
    • Donald Cunninghamas Donald Cunningham
    Michelle Johnson
    Michelle Johnson
    • Jessica Coleas Jessica Cole
    Stephen Tobolowsky
    Stephen Tobolowsky
    • Christopher Maynardas Christopher Maynard
    Peter Jason
    Peter Jason
    • Millie's Fatheras Millie's Father
    Ryan Cutrona
    Ryan Cutrona
    • Capt. Harrisas Capt. Harris
    Richard Gant
    Richard Gant
    • Det. Rodenas Det. Roden
    Johnny Strong
    Johnny Strong
    • Johnny Deverellas Johnny Deverell
    Robert Mailhouse
    Robert Mailhouse
    • Smith's Bodyguardas Smith's Bodyguard
    Jesse Stock
    • Cole's Sonas Cole's Son
    Alexa PenaVega
    Alexa PenaVega
    • Cole's Daughteras Cole's Daughter
    • (as Alexa Vega)
    Nikki Cox
    Nikki Cox
    • Millieas Millie
    Wendy Robie
    Wendy Robie
    • Melanie Sardesas Melanie Sardes
    Harris Laskawy
    • Coroneras Coroner
    Dennis Cockrum
    Dennis Cockrum
    • Det. Tom Farrellas Det. Tom Farrell
    • Director
      • John Gray
    • Writer
      • Kevin Brodbin
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      According to Keenen Ivory Wayans, one time during production, after waiting for a long time for Steven Seagal to finally show up on the set (he was known for not caring for the time when filming was to start, and would always show up very late), Seagal appeared with some script and said how it was the greatest script he ever read in his entire life. When Wayans asked him who wrote it, Seagal responded by saying; "I did."
    • Goofs
      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.
    • Quotes

      Mr. Smith: Suffice to say, to the people he hunted for us, he was known as the Glimmer Man. There'd be nothing but jungle, then a glimmer... Then you'd be dead!

    • Alternate versions
      In the BBFC-approved UK video version, nine seconds are cut. In the scene where Cole confronts two Russians in the car, four seconds of Cole beating a Russian over the head nine times with his gun butt have been cut, and in the final fight scene, four seconds of Cole repeatedly punching Donald in the face after kicking him onto the table are cut.
    • Connections
      Featured in Detonator (2003)
    • Soundtracks
      Snake
      Written by Steven Seagal, Todd Smallwood, and Matt Andes

      Performed by Taj Mahal

      Courtesy of Private Music

    User reviews103

    Review
    Top review
    one big pile of cliché's
    This movie is actually the proof that all you need to make a movie in Hollywood is a lot of unnecessary stupid action and a good ending story about 2 cops lynching bad guys. All 2 women in this movie that have a line other than 'aaaah', are dumb and over-sensitive. A few scenes that illustrate the originality of the script writers: bad guys in a car chase end up underneath a fuel truck, which explodes in a sea of fire... good guy falls out of a window, but can hold on to a ridge... cop:'do you know the doctor?' - girl: 'I don't need a shrink' - cop:'I never said he was a psychiater'...

    Another aspect is the morality in this flick. On the one hand smokers are being prevented from lighting a cigarette, but on the other hand a cop can shoot someone in foot and hand during an interrogation. Of course this reflects the all-american point of view on the world: if you think someone is bad, you can beat the hell out of that person, without thinking twice.

    Anyway, I know this movie might be fun for 80% of the American population, but I'm pretty sure this movie went 'straight to video' in Europe!
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    • boom-slang
    • Apr 15, 2004

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 4, 1996 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Warner Bros. (United States)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Chinese
      • Russian
    • Also known as
      • Nhanh Hơn Ánh Sáng
    • Filming locations
      • Barclay Hotel - 103 W. 4th Street, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros.
      • Seagal/Nasso Productions
      • Sprockets Music
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $45,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $20,351,264
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $7,605,504
      • Oct 6, 1996
    • Gross worldwide
      • $20,351,264
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 31 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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