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Short Time

6.5PG-13

MovieAction, Comedy19901h 37m

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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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.

Directed by
Gregg Champion
Written by
John Blumenthal, Michael Berry, William Davies
Genres
Action, Comedy, Crime
Released
May 4, 1990
Runtime
1h 37m
Status
Released
Language
English
Countries
United States of America
Studios
Gladden Entertainment
  • Dabney ColemanBurt Simpson
  • Matt FrewerErnie Dills
  • Teri GarrCarolyn Simpson
  • Barry CorbinCaptain
  • Joe PantolianoScalese
  • Xander BerkeleyStark
  • Kaj-Erik EriksenDougie Simpson
  • Sam MalkinHostage Man
  • Paul JarrettJonas Lutz
  • RRob RoyDan Miller
  • Kim KondrashoffMichael Lutz
  • TTony PantagesVito
  • Dee Jay JacksonSpivak
  • WWes TritterCoffin Salesman
  • Paul BattenDr. Goldman
  • Kevin McNultyDr. Drexler
  • SShawn ClementsOlder Dougie
  • Betty PhillipsClerk
  • JJack AmmonElderly Man
  • Enid SaundersElderly Woman

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