Short Time (1990)
Getting killed isn't as easy as it looks.
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.
Director: Gregg Champion
Genre: Action, Comedy, Crime
Runtime: 97 min
Release Date: May 4, 1990
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
Screenplay
Music: Ira Newborn
Cinematography: John J. Connor
Editing: Frank Morriss
Production: Gladden Entertainment
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Police Action and Dangerous Pursuits
Keywords
retirement, cop
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Short Time about?
- 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.
- Who directed Short Time?
- Short Time was directed by Gregg Champion.
- Who stars in Short Time?
- Short Time stars Dabney Coleman, Matt Frewer, Teri Garr, Barry Corbin, Joe Pantoliano, Xander Berkeley.
- How long is Short Time?
- Short Time has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is Short Time?
- Short Time is a Action, Comedy, Crime film.
- Where was Short Time produced?
- Short Time was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Short Time?
- The themes of Short Time include: Police Action and Dangerous Pursuits.