# The Glimmer Man (1996)

> A spiritually unconventional New York detective confronts a crucifixion-murdering serial killer while a Los Angeles partnership exposes buried corruption.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/4800

## Facts

- Runtime: 92 min
- Genres: Action, Comedy, Crime
- Director: John Gray
- Cast: Steven Seagal, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Bob Gunton, Brian Cox, John M. Jackson, Michelle Johnson, Stephen Tobolowsky, Peter Jason
- TMDB rating: 5.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0116421/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: brooding, gritty, violent, 90s action marathon, martial arts movie night

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