The Glimmer Man
“Two good cops. One bad situation.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-08
Top Cast
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Steven Seagal
Jack Cole
Keenen Ivory Wayans
Jim Campbell
Bob Gunton
Frank Deverell
Brian Cox
Mr. Smith
John M. Jackson
Donald
Michelle Johnson
Jessica
Stephen Tobolowsky
Christopher Maynard
Peter Jason
Millie’s Father
Ryan Cutrona
Captain Harris
Richard Gant
Detective Roden
Johnny Strong
Johnny Deverell
Robert Mailhouse
Smith's Bodyguard
Jesse Stock
Cole's Son
Alexa PenaVega
Cole's Daughter
Nikki Cox
Millie - Johnny's Girlfriend
Wendy Robie
Melanie Sardes
Harris Laskawy
Coroner
Dennis Cockrum
Det. Tom Farrell
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 4, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 23, 2008
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$45M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$20.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.45x
-$24.6M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Gray
- Screenplay & Story
- Kevin Brodbin
- Original Score
- Trevor Rabin
- Original Title
- The Glimmer Man
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Budget
- $45M
- Worldwide Gross
- $20.4M
- Production Studios
- Seagal/Nasso Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Gray
Kevin Brodbin
Trevor Rabin
Rick Bota
Donn Cambern
Julius R. Nasso, Steven Seagal, Michael I. Rachmil
Department Leadership Roster
Rick Bota
Director of Photography
John Gray
Director
Donn Cambern
Editor
Julius R. Nasso
Producer
Trevor Rabin
Original Music Composer
Steven Seagal
Producer
William Sandell
Production Design
Luke Reichle
Costume Design
Dick Ziker
Stunt Coordinator
Kevin Brodbin
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Glimmer Man
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Glimmer Man about?
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.
Who directed The Glimmer Man?
The Glimmer Man was directed by John Gray.
Who stars in The Glimmer Man?
The principal cast of The Glimmer Man includes Steven Seagal, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Bob Gunton, Brian Cox, John M. Jackson.
When was The Glimmer Man released and how long is it?
The Glimmer Man was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Glimmer Man?
The Glimmer Man had a reported production budget of $45M and grossed $20.4M at the worldwide box office (0.45 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Glimmer Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Glimmer Man was composed by Trevor Rabin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Glimmer Man?
The Glimmer Man holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).