Short Time

May 4, 1990

1h 37m

★ 6.4

Getting killed isn't as easy as it looks.

Overview

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.

Genres

Action

Comedy

Crime

Production Companies

Gladden Entertainment

Short Time Trailers

Cast

Burt Simpson

Dabney Coleman

Ernie Dills

Matt Frewer

Carolyn Simpson

Teri Garr

Captain

Barry Corbin

Scalese

Joe Pantoliano

Stark

Xander Berkeley

Dougie Simpson

Kaj-Erik Eriksen

Hostage Man

Sam Malkin

Jonas Lutz

Paul Jarrett

Dan Miller

Rob Roy

Michael Lutz

Kim Kondrashoff

Vito

Tony Pantages

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