Short Time

6.4

97 minutes

5/4/1990

Overview

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.

Cast List

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
Rob Roy
as Dan Miller
Kaj-Erik Eriksen
as Dougie Simpson
Tony Pantages
as Vito
Sam Malkin
as Hostage Man
Wes Tritter
as Coffin Salesman
Kim Kondrashoff
as Michael Lutz
Paul Jarrett
as Jonas Lutz
Dee Jay Jackson
as Spivak
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)