The Glimmer Man
Former covert operative turned LAPD detective Jack Cole must stop a brutal serial killer whose murders expose a deadly web of terrorism and organized crime, forcing him to confront his shadowy past while battling an uneasy partnership with hot‑headed rookie Jim Campbell.
“Two good cops. One bad situation.”
Synopsis
Jack Cole, a former government operative known for his expertise in stealth, is currently serving as a detective with the Los Angeles Police Department. When a string of brutal murders takes place across the metro area, Cole is assigned to investigate alongside the brash and outspoken officer Jim Campbell. Despite their initial conflicts, the two develop into a successful team as they uncover a conspiracy tied to the killings, which is also connected to terrorism and organized crime.
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Principal cast & crew: 18
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Edited by Donn CambernShot by Rick BotaScored by Trevor RabinDesigned by William Sandell
Box Office
1996 · Box office
📉 Underperformed — grossed 0.5× its budget
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Worldwide gross
$20.4M
Opening weekend: $7.6M — 37% of its US run. Front-loaded — most of its money arrived opening weekend.
Opening week (7-day): $10.1M — 50% of its US & Canada run.
Peak 2,236 theaters
Also known as
- Glimmer Mande
- L'Ombre blanchefr
- Delitti inquietantiit
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Cast & Crew
18 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Steven Seagal
as Lt. Jack Cole
Keenen Ivory Wayans
as Det. Jim Campbell
Bob Gunton
as Frank Deverell
Brian Cox
as Mr. Smith
John M Jackson
as Donald Cunningham
Michelle Johnson
as Jessica Cole
Stephen Tobolowsky
as Christopher Maynard
Peter Jason
as Millie's Father
Ryan Cutrona
as Capt. Harris
Richard Gant
as Det. Roden
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1Producers
2Other crew
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