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Short Time

  • 1990
  • PG-13
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
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
    3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Gregg Champion
    • Writers
      • John Blumenthal
      • Michael Berry
    • Stars
      • Dabney Coleman
      • Matt Frewer
      • Teri Garr
    • 28User reviews
    • 12Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Top Cast43

    Dabney Coleman
    Dabney Coleman
    • Det. Burt Simpson
    Matt Frewer
    Matt Frewer
    • Det. Ernie Dills
    Teri Garr
    Teri Garr
    • Carolyn Simpson
    Barry Corbin
    Barry Corbin
    • Captain Harding
    Joe Pantoliano
    Joe Pantoliano
    • Scalese
    Xander Berkeley
    Xander Berkeley
    • Carl Stark
    Rob Roy
    • Det. 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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    Drama

    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      The building at the climax of the movie is the same one used in the climax of True Lies (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 At the Movies with Ebert & Roeper: 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

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    FAQ1

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

    Details

    • Release date
      • May 4, 1990 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Zoraki Kahraman
    • Filming locations
      • New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada(chase scene)
    • Production company
      • Gladden Entertainment
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    Box office

    • Budget
      • $9,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $4,010,647
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,237,211
      • May 6, 1990
    • Gross worldwide
      • $4,010,647
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 37m(97 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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