Short Time (1990)
Short Time is a 1990 action movie directed by Gregg Champion, with a running time of 1h 37m. It stars Dabney Coleman, Matt Frewer and Teri Garr.
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.
Quick answers
What is Short Time about?
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.
When was Short Time released?
Short Time was released on 4 May 1990.
How long is Short Time?
Short Time runs 1h 37m.
Who made Short Time?
Short Time was directed by Gregg Champion.
Cast
- Dabney Coleman as Burt Simpson
- Matt Frewer as Ernie Dills
- Teri Garr as Carolyn Simpson
- Barry Corbin as Captain
- Joe Pantoliano as Scalese
- Xander Berkeley as Stark
- Kaj-Erik Eriksen as Dougie Simpson
- Sam Malkin as Hostage Man
- Paul Jarrett as Jonas Lutz
- Rob Roy as Dan Miller
- Kim Kondrashoff as Michael Lutz
- Tony Pantages as Vito