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Short Time 1990 Directed by Gregg Champion

Getting killed isn't as easy as it looks.

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.

Country USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Gneres Action , Comedy , Crime
Production Companies 20th Century Fox , Gladden Entertainment
Release Date 4 May 1990
97 mins
Cast
Dabney Coleman Burt Simpson
Matt Frewer Ernie Dills
Teri Garr Carolyn Simpson
Barry Corbin Captain
Kaj-Erik Eriksen Dougie Simpson
Sam Malkin Hostage Man
Paul Jarrett Jonas Lutz
Rob Roy Dan Miller
Kim Kondrashoff Michael Lutz
Wes Tritter Coffin Salesman
Paul Batten Dr. Goldman
Kevin McNulty Dr. Drexler
Shawn Clements Older Dougie
Jack Ammon Elderly Man
Enid Saunders Elderly Woman
Dwight Koss Car Salesman
Tony Morelli Stark's Cohort
Gene Heck Stark's Cohort
Jack Bastow Sidewalk Preacher
Beverley Hendry Soap Opera Policewoman
Peter Yunker Soap Opera Man
Kimelly Anne Warren Soap Opera Woman
Jack Little Hospital Cop
Steve Wright Helicopter Pilot
Buzz Koffman Thug (uncredited)
Michael Stevens Detective (uncredited)
James Thom Police Officer (uncredited)