
Short Time
- Action
- Comedy
- Crime
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
Rob Roy
Dan Miller

Kim Kondrashoff
Michael Lutz
- Tony Pantages
Tony Pantages
Vito

Dee Jay Jackson
Spivak
- Wes Tritter
Wes Tritter
Coffin Salesman

Paul Batten
Dr. Goldman

Kevin McNulty
Dr. Drexler
- Shawn Clements
Shawn Clements
Older Dougie

Betty Phillips
Clerk
- Jack Ammon
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
J. McRee Elrod
Priest

Tony Morelli
Stark's Cohort
- Gene Heck
Gene Heck
Stark's Cohort
- Jack Bastow
Jack Bastow
Sidewalk Preacher
- Beverley Hendry
Beverley Hendry
Soap Opera Policewoman
- Peter Yunker
Peter Yunker
Soap Opera Man
- Kimelly Anne Warren
Kimelly Anne Warren
Soap Opera Woman
- Jack Little
Jack Little
Hospital Cop
- Steve Wright
Steve Wright
Helicopter Pilot

Jay Brazeau
Cop
- Gordon Doerkson
Gordon Doerkson
Cop

Jerry Wasserman
Cop

Alvin Sanders
Cop
- Fred Perron
Fred Perron
Cop
- David Symons
David Symons
Cop
- Buzz Koffman
Buzz Koffman
Thug (uncredited)
- Michael Stevens
Michael Stevens
Detective (uncredited)
- James Thom
James Thom
Police Officer (uncredited)
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