Short Time (1990)

6.5/10 97 min Action Comedy Crime

Overview

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.

Cast

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

Sam Malkin

Hostage Man

Paul Jarrett

Jonas Lutz

Kim Kondrashoff

Michael Lutz

Dee Jay Jackson

Spivak

Paul Batten

Dr. Goldman

Kevin McNulty

Dr. Drexler

Betty Phillips

Clerk

Enid Saunders

Elderly Woman

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