The Glimmer Man
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.
Critics Sentiment
Cole demonstrates martial arts skills at Lento's restaurant
Cole discovers his ex-wife Ellen murdered by Family Man
Sharp rise from the convoluted conspiracy elements to the praised Lento's restaurant action sequence
The Glimmer Man received mixed-to-negative reception from critics who found it a formulaic Seagal vehicle with an overly complex plot. While some praised specific action sequences like the Lento's restaurant scene and appreciated the buddy cop chemistry between Seagal and Wayans, most reviewers criticized the implausible coincidences, ego-stroking dialogue, and standard genre tropes. The film was seen as competently made but unoriginal, representing typical mass-produced action fare that followed Seagal's established formula.
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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
Blake Lindsley
School Teacher
John Bluto
Hotel Desk Clerk
Crew
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