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Short Time

1990-05-04 · 97 min · ★ 6.5

Action · Comedy · Crime

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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Directors
Gregg Champion
Production companies
Gladden Entertainment
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Dabney ColemanDabney ColemanBurt Simpson
Matt FrewerMatt FrewerErnie Dills
Teri GarrTeri GarrCarolyn Simpson
Barry CorbinBarry CorbinCaptain
Joe PantolianoJoe PantolianoScalese
Xander BerkeleyXander BerkeleyStark
Kaj-Erik EriksenKaj-Erik EriksenDougie Simpson
Sam MalkinSam MalkinHostage Man
Paul JarrettPaul JarrettJonas Lutz
Rob RoyDan Miller
Kim KondrashoffKim KondrashoffMichael Lutz
Tony PantagesVito
Dee Jay JacksonDee Jay JacksonSpivak
Wes TritterCoffin Salesman
Paul BattenPaul BattenDr. Goldman
Kevin McNultyKevin McNultyDr. Drexler
Shawn ClementsOlder Dougie
Betty PhillipsBetty PhillipsClerk
Jack AmmonElderly Man
Enid SaundersEnid SaundersElderly Woman

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