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Feature film — 1990

Short Time (1990)

6.51h 37mAction — 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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Gladden Entertainment

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Director: Gregg Champion

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Cast & crew

Dabney Coleman as Burt Simpson

Dabney Coleman

Burt Simpson

Matt Frewer as Ernie Dills

Matt Frewer

Ernie Dills

Teri Garr as Carolyn Simpson

Teri Garr

Carolyn Simpson

Barry Corbin as Captain

Barry Corbin

Captain

Joe Pantoliano as Scalese

Joe Pantoliano

Scalese

Xander Berkeley as Stark

Xander Berkeley

Stark

Kaj-Erik Eriksen as Dougie Simpson

Kaj-Erik Eriksen

Dougie Simpson

Sam Malkin as Hostage Man

Sam Malkin

Hostage Man

Paul Jarrett as Jonas Lutz

Paul Jarrett

Jonas Lutz

R

Rob Roy

Dan Miller

Kim Kondrashoff as Michael Lutz

Kim Kondrashoff

Michael Lutz

T

Tony Pantages

Vito

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