Movie·1990·1h 37m
Short Time
Getting killed isn't as easy as it looks.
Directed By
Gregg Champion
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Written By
John Blumenthal, Michael Berry, William Davies
Producer
Todd Black, Michael Borofsky
Cinematography
John J. Connor
Music
Ira Newborn
Editor
Frank Morriss
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
59 votes
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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
// crew
Crew
Gregg Champion
Director
Todd Black
Producer
John Blumenthal
Writer
Michael Berry
Writer
John J. Connor
Director of Photography
Michael Borofsky
Executive Producer
Ira Newborn
Original Music Composer
Courtney Silberberg
Producer
Frank Morriss
Editor
Joe Wizan
Executive Producer
William Davies
Writer
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