Short Time (1990)
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.
Director: Gregg Champion
![]() |
Dabney Coleman as Burt Simpson |
![]() |
Matt Frewer as Ernie Dills |
![]() |
Teri Garr as Carolyn Simpson |
![]() |
Barry Corbin as Captain |
![]() |
Joe Pantoliano as Scalese |
![]() |
Xander Berkeley as Stark |
![]() |
Kaj-Erik Eriksen as Dougie Simpson |
![]() |
Sam Malkin as Hostage Man |
![]() |
Paul Jarrett as Jonas Lutz |
![]() |
Rob Roy as Dan Miller |
![]() |
Kim Kondrashoff as Michael Lutz |
![]() |
Tony Pantages as Vito |
![]() |
Dee Jay Jackson as Spivak |
![]() |
Wes Tritter as Coffin Salesman |
![]() |
Paul Batten as Dr. Goldman |
![]() |
Kevin McNulty as Dr. Drexler |
![]() |
Shawn Clements as Older Dougie |
![]() |
Betty Phillips as Clerk |
![]() |
Jack Ammon as Elderly Man |
![]() |
Enid Saunders as Elderly Woman |
![]() |
Dwight Koss as Car Salesman |
![]() |
Russell Roberts as Waiter |
![]() |
Meredith Bain Woodward as Psychiatrist |
![]() |
Brenda Crichlow as Nurse |
![]() |
Gillian Barber as Nurse |
![]() |
J. McRee Elrod as Priest |
![]() |
Tony Morelli as Stark's Cohort |
![]() |
Gene Heck as Stark's Cohort |
![]() |
Jack Bastow as Sidewalk Preacher |
![]() |
Beverley Hendry as Soap Opera Policewoman |
![]() |
Peter Yunker as Soap Opera Man |
![]() |
Kimelly Anne Warren as Soap Opera Woman |
![]() |
Jack Little as Hospital Cop |
![]() |
Steve Wright as Helicopter Pilot |
![]() |
Jay Brazeau as Cop |
![]() |
Gordon Doerkson as Cop |
![]() |
Jerry Wasserman as Cop |
![]() |
Alvin Sanders as Cop |
![]() |
Fred Perron as Cop |
![]() |
David Symons as Cop |
![]() |
Buzz Koffman as Thug (uncredited) |
![]() |
Michael Stevens as Detective (uncredited) |
![]() |
James Thom as Police Officer (uncredited) |
| Writing | Michael Berry | Writer |
| Directing | Gregg Champion | Director |
| Production | Todd Black | Producer |
| Writing | John Blumenthal | Writer |
| Crew | Conrad E. Palmisano | Stunt Coordinator |
| Directing | Conrad E. Palmisano | Second Unit Director |
| Production | Courtney Silberberg | Producer |
| Production | Michael Borofsky | Executive Producer |
| Sound | Ira Newborn | Original Music Composer |
| Camera | John J. Connor | Director of Photography |
| Art | Michael S. Bolton | Production Design |
| Art | Eric Fraser | Art Direction |
| Production | Lynne Carrow | Casting |
| Costume & Make-Up | Ian C. Ballard | Hairstylist |
| Costume & Make-Up | Victoria Down | Makeup Artist |
| Art | Peter Hinton | Set Decoration |
| Costume & Make-Up | Christopher Ryan | Costume Design |
| Production | Rob Cowan | Co-Producer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Jayne Dancose | Makeup Artist |
| Editing | Michael Ripps | Additional Editing |
| Costume & Make-Up | Lisa Coi | Hairdresser |
| Production | Malcolm R. Harding | Supervising Producer |
| Production | Joe Wizan | Executive Producer |
| Editing | Frank Morriss | Editor |
| Art | Helen Jarvis | Set Decoration Buyer |
| Art | David Lewis | Greensman |