The Glimmer Man (1996) is an American action-thriller film directed by John Gray. The film stars Steven Seagal as Jack Cole, a tough and mysterious LAPD detective who is known for his unorthodox methods and his ability to work alone. When a series of brutal murders occurs in Los Angeles, Jack is partnered with a new detective, Jim Campbell (Keenen Ivory Wayans), who is more by-the-book and skeptical of Jack’s methods. The two must put aside their differences to investigate the killings, which seem to have connections to both a local gang and a secretive underworld.

The Glimmer Man (1996) is an action thriller that pairs Steven Seagal and Keenen Ivory Wayans in a film about two mismatched detectives on the trail of a serial killer. Directed by John Gray, the film features Seagal as Lt. Jack Cole, a mysterious New York cop with a past shrouded in secrets, who is transferred to Los Angeles. Wayans plays Det. Jim Campbell, a witty and straightforward LAPD detective who becomes Cole’s reluctant partner.

The plot thickens as they investigate a series of ritualistic murders that are connected to Cole’s shadowy former life in the CIA. The partnership between Cole and Campbell is fraught with tension and humor as their styles clash but ultimately complement each other in their pursuit of the killer.

The Glimmer Man is known for its blend of martial arts action, typical of Seagal’s films, and the comedic timing of Wayans, providing a dynamic contrast that drives the film. While it might not have been a critical darling, it remains a notable entry in the action genre for its unique pairing and the intriguing twist on the buddy cop formula.