Short Time
📖 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.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “Getting killed isn't as easy as it looks.”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Action, Comedy, Crime
- Director
- Gregg Champion
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Dabney ColemanBurt Simpson
Matt FrewerErnie Dills
Teri GarrCarolyn Simpson
Barry CorbinCaptain
Joe PantolianoScalese
Xander BerkeleyStark
Kaj-Erik EriksenDougie Simpson
Sam MalkinHostage Man
Paul JarrettJonas LutzR
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Short Time about?
- 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.
- Who directed Short Time?
- Short Time was directed by Gregg Champion.
- When was Short Time released?
- Short Time was released on May 4, 1990.
- How long is Short Time?
- Short Time has a runtime of 1h 37m.
- Where can I track Short Time?
- You can track Short Time on Matinee — the free movie and TV show tracker app for iOS. Log it, rate it, and share your thoughts with friends.












