Get Shorty (1995)
Get Shorty is a 1995 comedy movie directed by Barry Sonnenfeld, with a running time of 1h 45m. It stars John Travolta, Gene Hackman and Rene Russo.
Chili Palmer is a Miami mobster who gets sent to L.A. to collect a bad debt from Harry Zimm, a Hollywood producer who specializes in cheesy horror films. When Chili meets Harry's leading lady, the romantic sparks fly. After pitching his own life story as a movie idea, Chili learns that being a mobster and being a Hollywood producer really aren't all that different.
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What is Get Shorty about?
Chili Palmer is a Miami mobster who gets sent to L.A. to collect a bad debt from Harry Zimm, a Hollywood producer who specializes in cheesy horror films. When Chili meets Harry's leading lady, the romantic sparks fly. After pitching his own life story as a movie idea, Chili learns that being a mobster and being a Hollywood producer really aren't all that different.
When was Get Shorty released?
Get Shorty was released on 20 October 1995.
How long is Get Shorty?
Get Shorty runs 1h 45m.
Who made Get Shorty?
Get Shorty was directed by Barry Sonnenfeld.
Where can I watch Get Shorty?
Get Shorty is available on Fandango at Home Free, The Roku Channel, Tubi TV, YouTube Free, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Where to watch Get Shorty
Watch free with ads: Fandango at Home Free, The Roku Channel, Tubi TV, YouTube Free
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Cast
- John Travolta as Chili Palmer
- Gene Hackman as Harry Zimm
- Rene Russo as Karen Flores
- Danny DeVito as Martin Weir
- Dennis Farina as Ray 'Bones' Barboni
- Delroy Lindo as Bo Catlett
- James Gandolfini as Bear
- Jon Gries as Ronnie Wingate
- Renee Props as Nicki
- David Paymer as Leo Devoe
- Martin Ferrero as Tommy Carlo
- Miguel Sandoval as Mr. Escobar