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Short Time

  • 1990
  • PG-13
  • 1h 37m
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6.4/10
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Dabney Coleman in Short Time (1990)
When a police detective thinks he is dying and learns that his life insurance pays out more if he dies in the line of duty, he tries to make that happen.
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When a police detective thinks he is dying and learns that his life insurance pays out more if he dies in the line of duty, he tries to make that happen.When a police detective thinks he is dying and learns that his life insurance pays out more if he dies in the line of duty, he tries to make that happen.When a police detective thinks he is dying and learns that his life insurance pays out more if he dies in the line of duty, he tries to make that happen.

  • Director
    • Gregg Champion
  • Writers
    • John Blumenthal
    • Michael Berry
  • Stars
    • Dabney Coleman
    • Matt Frewer
    • Teri Garr
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    2.5K
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    • Director
      • Gregg Champion
    • Writers
      • John Blumenthal
      • Michael Berry
    • Stars
      • Dabney Coleman
      • Matt Frewer
      • Teri Garr
    • 23User reviews
    • 12Critic reviews
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    Dabney Coleman
    Dabney Coleman
    • Burt Simpson
    Matt Frewer
    Matt Frewer
    • Ernie Dills
    Teri Garr
    Teri Garr
    • Carolyn Simpson
    Barry Corbin
    Barry Corbin
    • Captain
    Joe Pantoliano
    Joe Pantoliano
    • Scalese
    Xander Berkeley
    Xander Berkeley
    • Stark
    Rob Roy
    • Dan Miller
    Kaj-Erik Eriksen
    Kaj-Erik Eriksen
    • Dougie Simpson
    Tony Pantages
    • Vito
    Sam Malkin
    • Hostage Man
    Wes Tritter
    • Coffin Salesman
    Kim Kondrashoff
    • Michael Lutz
    Paul Jarrett
    Paul Jarrett
    • Jonas Lutz
    Dee Jay Jackson
    • Spivak
    • (as Deejay Jackson)
    Paul Batten
    • Dr. Goldman
    Kevin McNulty
    Kevin McNulty
    • Dr. Drexler
    Shawn Clements
    • Older Dougie
    Betty Phillips
    Betty Phillips
    • Clerk
    • Director
      • Gregg Champion
    • Writers
      • John Blumenthal
      • Michael Berry
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The building at the climax of the movie is the same one used in the climax of Tosi valheita (1994) and many of the shots are similar to this later film.
    • Goofs
      During the car chase underneath the elevated roadway, even the other cars not involved in the chase are running the stop signs.
    • Quotes

      Captain: And any short time goof-off that doesn't bust his ass to bring this guy in, is going to be as popular around this precinct as a reggae band at a Ku Klux Klan rally.

    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: Q & A/Spaced Invaders/The Guardian/Monsieur Hire (1990)
    • Soundtracks
      Roll With It
      Performed by Steve Winwood & Kaj-Erik Eriksen

      Written by Steve Winwood (uncredited), Will Jennings (uncredited), Eddie Holland (uncredited), Brian Holland (uncredited) and Lamont Dozier (uncredited)

      Courtesy of Virgin Records Limited

    User reviews23

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    10/10
    Great Movie
    This is truly one of the funniest movies, I've seen. I used to watch it several times a week. I highly recommend this one if you like offbeat comedies. One of the funniest things was something I didn't even notice the first three times I saw it...What you ask? The names of the main characters...Burt and Ernie. That's right folks, the two cops are named after two of your favorite childhood friends. ENJOY!!
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    • jcradio
    • Jan 2, 2002

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    FAQ1

    • Cannot believe this CLASSIC COMEDY has yet to re-released in DVD region 1 format.

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 4, 1990 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Elämä on niin lyhyt - Vai onko?
    • Filming locations
      • New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada(chase scene)
    • Production company
      • Gladden Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $4,010,647
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,237,211
      • May 6, 1990
    • Gross worldwide
      • $4,010,647
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 37 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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