Glitz (1988): Cast
Glitz is a 1988 action thriller directed by Sandor Stern, starring Jimmy Smits as Vincent Marra, Ken Foree and Kathleen Freeman. It is based on Glitz by Elmore Leonard. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 38m (98 min)
- Director
- Sandor Stern
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Lorimar Productions
- Based on
- Glitz by Elmore Leonard
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Glitz About?
The premise of Glitz without spoilers, adapted from Glitz by Elmore Leonard.
Vincent Marra, a Miami detective on medical leave in Puerto Rico, is forced to confront his past when the sex offender he testified against begins stalking him. As Marra hunts the killer who escaped him, the tables turn and the predator becomes the prey, leading to a tense cat‑and‑mouse chase.
Glitz Themes & Keywords
· 20 tags- bank robber
- gun
- police officer
- attempted murder
- ski mask
- beach
- walking with a cane
- mansion
- camera
- restaurant
- murder
- diversion
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- casino
- boardwalk
- roulette
- lounge singer
- strong female character
- punched in the face
- assassination
- based on novel
Glitz Cast & Characters
Jimmy Smits leads the cast as Vincent Marra, with Ken Foree as Moose and Kathleen Freeman as Mrs. Magyk. Directed by Sandor Stern; 33 actors are credited in all.
- Director Sandor Stern
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Jimmy Smits as Vincent Marra -
Ken Foree as Moose - Kathleen Freeman as Mrs. Magyk
- John Diehl as Teddy Magyk
Also Starring in Glitz
· 29 more- Gary Carlos Cervantes Benevides
- George Touliatos Frank Cingoro
- Santos Morales Isidoro
- James Purcell Jackie Garbo
- Madison Mason Lt. Dixie Davies
- Markie Post Linda Moon
- Robert Thomas Croupier
- Geno Silva Lorendo
- Shaun Toub Maitre'd
- Harold Ayer Jimmy
- Darrell Zwerling Bertoia
- Tasia Valenza Iris Ruiz
- Tom Simmons Cop #1
- Jamie Stern Driver
- Robin Strasser Nancy Donovan
- Teófilo Torres Cop
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- Kurek Ashley Bad Isham
- Gavin Smith Bodyguard
- Lulee Fisher The Blonde
- Michael D. Russo Ricky
- Peter Christopher Clerk
- Patrie Allen LaDonna
- Chuck Rapoport Bartender
- Rony Ambroise Magyk Band
- Felix De La Cruz Magyk Band
- Jean Etienne Magyk Band
- Marion Stanley Hood Magyk Band
- Elias Negash Magyk Band
- Carlo St Juste Magyk Band
More from Sandor Stern
More films directed by Sandor Stern: Gridlock, The Stranger Beside Me, A Child’s Cry for Help and Duplicates.
Glitz Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Meurtre à Atlantic City” and “Epomenos stohos: I zoi mou”.
- Also known as
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- Meurtre à Atlantic City
- Epomenos stohos: I zoi mou
- Blyskotka
- Showdown in Atlantic City
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Glitz FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Glitz, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Glitz?
Glitz runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was Glitz released?
Glitz was released on September 28, 1988.
Who directed Glitz?
Glitz was directed by Sandor Stern.
More films by Sandor Stern Who is in the cast of Glitz?
Glitz stars Jimmy Smits as Vincent Marra, Ken Foree as Moose and Kathleen Freeman as Mrs. Magyk, among 33 credited actors.
Is Glitz based on a book?
Yes. Glitz is adapted from Glitz by Elmore Leonard.
Does Glitz have a post-credit scene?
No. Glitz has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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