Action ·Comedy ·Crime · United States of America · 1990 · 1h 37m

Short Time

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Director
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
Crew
John J. Connor — Director of Photography Frank Morriss — Editor Ira Newborn — Original Music Composer Michael Berry — Writer John Blumenthal — Writer Todd Black — Producer
Tagline

Getting killed isn't as easy as it looks.

Synopsis

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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Mood & Themes
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Key Collaborators
Gregg Champion Director John J. Connor Director of Photography Frank Morriss Editor Ira Newborn Original Music Composer Michael Berry Writer John Blumenthal Writer Todd Black Producer Courtney Silberberg Producer Michael S. Bolton Production Design Christopher Ryan Costume Design
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