Short Time
In Theaters
May 4, 1990
Runtime: 1h 37m
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.
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Cast & Crew
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
- RR
Rob Roy
Dan Miller
Kim Kondrashoff
Michael Lutz
- TP
Tony Pantages
Vito
Dee Jay Jackson
Spivak
- WT
Wes Tritter
Coffin Salesman
Paul Batten
Dr. Goldman
Kevin McNulty
Dr. Drexler
- SC
Shawn Clements
Older Dougie
Betty Phillips
Clerk
- GC
Gregg Champion
Director
- MB
Michael Berry
Writer
- JB
John Blumenthal
Writer
Media
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