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Short Time

6.519901h 37mPG-13MovieActionComedyCrime

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…

DirectorGregg Champion
WritersMichael Berry·John Blumenthal
ProducersTodd Black·Courtney Silberberg

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Cast · Directed by Gregg Champion

DCDabney Coleman
Dabney Coleman
Burt Simpson
MFMatt Frewer
Matt Frewer
Ernie Dills
TGTeri Garr
Teri Garr
Carolyn Simpson
BCBarry Corbin
Barry Corbin
Captain
JPJoe Pantoliano
Joe Pantoliano
Scalese
XBXander Berkeley
Xander Berkeley
Stark
KEKaj-Erik Eriksen
Kaj-Erik Eriksen
Dougie Simpson
SMSam Malkin
Sam Malkin
Hostage Man
PJPaul Jarrett
Paul Jarrett
Jonas Lutz
RR
Rob Roy
Dan Miller
KKKim Kondrashoff
Kim Kondrashoff
Michael Lutz
TP
Tony Pantages
Vito

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