Short Time (1990)
- 6.5
- 97 mins
- Comedy, Drama
Storyline
Burt Simpson (Dabney Coleman) is nearing retirement and he finds that he has a disease that will kill him within days. He then finds that his life insurance only pays off if he is killed in the line of duty. In order to leave something to his wife and children, Simpson becomes super cop, ignoring danger and trying his best to get killed.—John Vogel
Plot Keywords
police detective, wife, son, partner, police captain, doctor, amusing, thrilling, madcap, playful, police station, doctor's office, family home, seattle, restaurant, life insurance, dangerous assignment, family, lifestyle changes, law enforcement, sacrifice, transformation, quest, pursuit, 1990s
Short Review
We are safely in sitcom country, and this is another one of those movies that is careful not to give the audience too much to worry or think about.
Trailer
Streaming Service
1. Amazon Video : Rent from $1.99, Or $0.00 with a Prime membership
