Short Time
04/05/1990
2h
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
Burt Simpson
Matt Frewer
Ernie Dills
Teri Garr
Carolyn Simpson
Barry Corbin
Captain
Joe Pantoliano
Scalese
Xander Berkeley
Stark
Kaj-Erik Eriksen
Dougie Simpson
Sam Malkin
Hostage Man
Paul Jarrett
Jonas Lutz
Rob Roy
Dan Miller
Kim Kondrashoff
Michael Lutz
Tony Pantages
Vito
Dee Jay Jackson
Spivak
Wes Tritter
Coffin Salesman
Paul Batten
Dr. Goldman
Kevin McNulty
Dr. Drexler
Shawn Clements
Older Dougie
Betty Phillips
Clerk
Jack Ammon
Elderly Man
Enid Saunders
Elderly Woman
Dwight Koss
Car Salesman
Russell Roberts
Waiter
Meredith Bain Woodward
Psychiatrist
Brenda Crichlow
Nurse
Gillian Barber
Nurse
J. McRee Elrod
Priest
Tony Morelli
Stark's Cohort
Gene Heck
Stark's Cohort
Jack Bastow
Sidewalk Preacher
Beverley Hendry
Soap Opera Policewoman
Peter Yunker
Soap Opera Man
Kimelly Anne Warren
Soap Opera Woman
Jack Little
Hospital Cop
Steve Wright
Helicopter Pilot
Jay Brazeau
Cop
Gordon Doerkson
Cop
Jerry Wasserman
Cop
Alvin Sanders
Cop
Fred Perron
Cop
David Symons
Cop
Buzz Koffman
Thug (uncredited)
Michael Stevens
Detective (uncredited)
James Thom
Police Officer (uncredited)
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