Short Time (1990): Cast & Box Office
Short Time is a 1990 crime comedy directed by Gregg Champion, starring Michael Stevens as Detective (uncredited), Dabney Coleman and Teri Garr. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes and earned $4 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Director
- Gregg Champion
- Original language
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English - Studio
- 20th Century Fox
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Short Time About?
The premise of Short Time without spoilers.
Detective Burt Simpson is misdiagnosed with only weeks to live, prompting him to reassess his marriage to Carolyn and bond with son Dougee. He learns the family’s insurance will only pay if he dies on duty, so he deliberately seeks dangerous assignments. Defying his by‑the‑book partner, he becomes the dept’s reckless cop in a race against time.
Short Time Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- detective
- mix up
- convenience store
- blood test
- sketch of suspect
- arms deal
- hostage situation
- arms dealer
- hospital
- hospital bed
- window cleaning platform
- retiring detective
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- rooftop chase
- funeral
- citation
- experimental weapon
- award ceremony
- cigarette smoking
- buddy cop comedy
- ex husband ex wife relationship
- locker room
- reconciliation
- doctor's appointment
- united states of america
- exploding car
- rolling over a car
- stolen arms shipment
- hand grenade
- police detective
- therapy session
- roll call
- falling to death
- car crash
- 50 year old
- burial
- watching a soap opera on tv
- 50 year old man
- bazooka
- bus driver
- funeral parlor
- parent child relationship
- police helicopter
- medal of valor
- door slammed in face
- police brutality
- buddy cop crime
- gun smuggler
- apology
- lab results
- high speed chase
Short Time Cast & Characters
Michael Stevens leads the cast as Detective (uncredited), with Dabney Coleman as Burt Simpson and Teri Garr as Carolyn Simpson. Directed by Gregg Champion; 43 actors are credited in all.
- Director Gregg Champion
- Michael Stevens as Detective (uncredited)
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Dabney Coleman as Burt Simpson -
Teri Garr as Carolyn Simpson - Kaj-Erik Eriksen as Dougie Simpson
Also Starring in Short Time
· 39 more- Barry Corbin Captain
- Joe Pantoliano Scalese
- Xander Berkeley Stark
- Matt Frewer Ernie Dills
- Jay Brazeau Cop
- Brenda Crichlow Nurse
- Kevin McNulty Dr. Drexler
- Jerry Wasserman Cop
- Alvin Sanders Cop
- Gillian Barber Nurse
- Paul Jarrett Jonas Lutz
- Dee Jay Jackson Spivak
- Russell Roberts Waiter
- Sam Malkin Hostage Man
- Rob Roy Dan Miller
- Betty Phillips Clerk
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- Kim Kondrashoff Michael Lutz
- Meredith Bain Woodward Psychiatrist
- Paul Batten Dr. Goldman
- Peter Yunker Soap Opera Man
- Dwight Koss Car Salesman
- Tony Morelli Stark's Cohort
- Jack Little Hospital Cop
- Wes Tritter Coffin Salesman
- Beverley Hendry Soap Opera Policewoman
- Tony Pantages Vito
- Steve Wright Helicopter Pilot
- Jack Ammon Elderly Man
- Enid Saunders Elderly Woman
- James Thom Police Officer (uncredited)
- Kimelly Anne Warren Soap Opera Woman
- Fred Perron Cop
- Shawn Clements Older Dougie
- J. McRee Elrod Priest
- Gene Heck Stark's Cohort
- Jack Bastow Sidewalk Preacher
- Gordon Doerkson Cop
- David Symons Cop
- Buzz Koffman Thug (uncredited)
More from Gregg Champion
More films directed by Gregg Champion: The Gabby Douglas Story, Amish Grace, 14 Hours and Miracle Run.
Short Time Box Office
Short Time grossed $4 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$4M
- US & Canada
- $4M
Short Time Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Short Time.
Cars in Short Time
54 cars on screen, including the 1984 Dodge Diplomat and the 1976 Pontiac Catalina.
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1984 Dodge Diplomat Main role -
1976 Pontiac Catalina Main role -
1966 Ford Mustang Important role -
GMC Value Van Important role
Short Time Also Known As
16 alternative titles, including “Kort tid tilbage” and “Sem Jeito Para Morrer”.
- Also known as
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- Kort tid tilbage
- Sem Jeito Para Morrer
- 猛警恶匪
- 搏错命
- 生命苦短
- 죽기 아니면 까무라치기
- 죽기 아니면 까무러치기
- Come è difficile farsi ammazzare
- Asesíneme, por favor
- Sose halok meg
- Short Time - Nichts als Ärger mit dem Kamikaze-Cop
- 天国に行けないパパ
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- Wyścig z czasem
- Короткое время
- 命不久矣
- Zoraki Kahraman
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Short Time FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Short Time, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Short Time?
Short Time runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was Short Time released?
Short Time was released on May 4, 1990.
Who directed Short Time?
Short Time was directed by Gregg Champion.
More films by Gregg Champion Who is in the cast of Short Time?
Short Time stars Michael Stevens as Detective (uncredited), Dabney Coleman as Burt Simpson and Teri Garr as Carolyn Simpson, among 43 credited actors.
How much did Short Time make at the box office?
Short Time grossed $4 million worldwide.
Does Short Time have a post-credit scene?
No. Short Time has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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