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Short Time

4 May 1990 1h 37min PG-13 6.5/10 (63) EN

“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.

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Director
Gregg Champion
Writer
Michael Berry, John Blumenthal, William Davies
Music
Ira Newborn
Cinematography
John J. Connor
Editing
Frank Morriss
Producer
Todd Black, Courtney Silberberg
Countries
United States, Canada

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
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Rob Roy Dan Miller
Kim Kondrashoff Michael Lutz
T
Tony Pantages Vito
Dee Jay Jackson Spivak
W
Wes Tritter Coffin Salesman
Paul Batten Dr. Goldman
Kevin McNulty Dr. Drexler
S
Shawn Clements Older Dougie
Betty Phillips Clerk
J
Jack Ammon Elderly Man
Enid Saunders Elderly Woman

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