

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…
Short Time (1990) is a action, comedy, and crime film directed by Gregg Champion. It stars Dabney Coleman, Matt Frewer, and Teri Garr. The film runs for 1 hour 37 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.5 out of 10 from 61 votes.

Dabney Coleman
Burt Simpson

Matt Frewer
Ernie Dills

Teri Garr
Carolyn Simpson

Barry Corbin
Captain

Joe Pantoliano
Scalese

Xander Berkeley
Stark

Kaj-Erik Eriksen
Dougie Simpson

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Short Time stars Dabney Coleman, Matt Frewer, Teri Garr, and Barry Corbin, and was directed by Gregg Champion.
Short Time has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes.
Short Time was released in 1990.
Short Time is a action, comedy, and crime film.
Short Time holds an average audience score of 6.5 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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