The Glimmer Man (1996)
Movie 1h 32m ★ 5.4/10
Good for tonight if you want to: keep me on the edge, pure adrenaline
Dating from 1996, The Glimmer Man sits in the action, crime and thriller corner of our catalogue. It is directed by John Gray. The cast includes Brian Cox, Keenen Ivory Wayans and Stephen Tobolowsky. The running time is 1h 32m. Audiences give it a mixed score of 5.4 out of 10.
56Tonight Score Short enough for a weeknight, a classic.
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.
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Cast & crew
- John GrayDirector
- Brian Coxas Mr. Smith
- Keenen Ivory Wayansas Jim Campbell
- Stephen Tobolowskyas Christopher Maynard
- Richard Gantas Detective Roden
- Nikki Coxas Millie - Johnny's Girlfriend
- Robert Mailhouseas Smith's Bodyguard
- Johnny Strongas Johnny Deverell
- Bob Guntonas Frank Deverell
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Questions about The Glimmer Man
- What genre is The Glimmer Man?
- The Glimmer Man is categorised as Action, Crime, Thriller.
- Who stars in The Glimmer Man?
- Brian Cox, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Stephen Tobolowsky, Richard Gant, Nikki Cox appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Glimmer Man?
- John Gray directed The Glimmer Man.
- How long is The Glimmer Man?
- The Glimmer Man runs for 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- Is The Glimmer Man worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 5.4/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch The Glimmer Man?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
