Short Time
movie

Getting killed isn't as easy as it looks.
Released May 04, 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

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
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Rob Roy
as
Dan Miller

Kim Kondrashoff
as
Michael Lutz
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Tony Pantages
as
Vito
Crew
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Gregg Champion
as
Director

Todd Black
as
Producer
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John Blumenthal
as
Writer
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Michael Berry
as
Writer

Conrad E. Palmisano
as
Stunt Coordinator

Conrad E. Palmisano
as
Second Unit Director

Rob Cowan
as
Co-Producer
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Christopher Ryan
as
Costume Design
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John J. Connor
as
Director of Photography
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Ian C. Ballard
as
Hairstylist
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Peter Hinton
as
Set Decoration
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Michael Borofsky
as
Executive Producer