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Short Time

Getting killed isn't as easy as it looks.

1990 · PG-13 · 1h 37m

Directed by Gregg Champion

6.5

TMDB audience score
63 votes, out of 10

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Synopsis

As a result of a misdiagnosis, Detective Burt Simpson is told he has just weeks to live. He gains a new respect for his life and loved ones but learns that in order for his wife, Carolyn, and son, Dougie, to collect any insurance money, he must be killed in the line of duty. He then becomes the most reckless man on the police force, volunteering for dangerous assignments over the objections of his by-the-book partner.

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Cast

  • Dabney Coleman
    Burt Simpson

  • Matt Frewer
    Ernie Dills

  • Teri Garr
    Carolyn Simpson

  • Barry Corbin
    Captain

  • Joe Pantoliano
    Scalese

  • Xander Berkeley
    Stark

  • Kaj-Erik Eriksen
    Dougie Simpson

  • Sam Malkin
    Hostage Man

  • Paul Jarrett
    Jonas Lutz

  • Rob Roy
    Dan Miller

  • Kim Kondrashoff
    Michael Lutz

  • Tony Pantages
    Vito

  • Dee Jay Jackson
    Spivak

  • Wes Tritter
    Coffin Salesman

  • Paul Batten
    Dr. Goldman

  • Kevin McNulty
    Dr. Drexler

  • Shawn Clements
    Older Dougie

  • Betty Phillips
    Clerk