Short Time

1990

PG-13

1h 37m

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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.

Writers

Michael Berry(writer by)
John Blumenthal(writer by)
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Dabney Coleman
Burt Simpson
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Matt Frewer
Ernie Dills
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Teri Garr
Carolyn Simpson
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Kaj-Erik Eriksen
Dougie Simpson
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Sam Malkin
Hostage Man
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Paul Jarrett
Jonas Lutz
Rob Roy
Dan Miller
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Kim Kondrashoff
Michael Lutz
Wes Tritter
Coffin Salesman
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Paul Batten
Dr. Goldman
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Kevin McNulty
Dr. Drexler
Shawn Clements
Older Dougie

Writers

Michael Berry(writer by)
John Blumenthal(writer by)

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Release date

May 4, 1990 (United States)

Language

English

Production companies

20th Century Fox
Gladden Entertainment

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