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Short Time
1990
A police officer has only eight days left before he retires from the Force. During a routine medical examination his blood sample is mixed up with that of a black bus driver and he is mistakenly diagnosed as having a fatal disease which unfortunately isn't covered by his insurance. The only way he can provide for his family is .. Read more
| Starring | Dabney Coleman, Matt Frewer, Teri Garr, Barry Corbin |
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| Director | Gregg Champion |
| Genres | Comedy |
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Critics' reviews (3)
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A rare leading role for that accomplished comedy actor Dabney Coleman. He plays a cop on the verge of retirement who discovers that not only is he dying, but that the insurers will pay out only if he dies in the line of duty. To the astonishment of partner Matt Frewer, Coleman is then transformed into the craziest risk-taking policeman since Mel Gibson. It's an intriguing concept and Coleman milks it for all it is worth, but director Gregg Champion doesn't look entirely comfortable juggling the action and comedy. The talented supporting players include Teri Garr, Joe Pantoliano and Barry Corbin.
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Dabney Coleman has a problem. He's a cop just eight days short of retirement, but his doctors also give him only two... read more on Time Out
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A comedy suffering from a terminal lack of laughs.
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Most helpful members' reviews (3)
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Entertainment wise -good value
Certainly had its funny moments and the acting was good. Good supporting cast and would make family entertainment for a Sunday afternoon.
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great
very funny film you will enjoy it.
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Quite a comedy..
Nice to watch, quite funny. You wouldnot feel bad or regret about it.
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Most recent members' reviews (2)
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Entertainment wise -good value
Certainly had its funny moments and the acting was good. Good supporting cast and would make family entertainment for a Sunday afternoon.
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[Highly rated reviewer]
OK
Slow to begin with but once the hospital test was known, it picked up in pace and was often quite funny
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Entertainment wise -good value
Certainly had its funny moments and the acting was good. Good supporting cast and would make family entertainment for a Sunday afternoon.
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great
very funny film you will enjoy it.
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Quite a comedy..
Nice to watch, quite funny. You wouldnot feel bad or regret about it.
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[Highly rated reviewer]
OK
Slow to begin with but once the hospital test was known, it picked up in pace and was often quite funny
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Critics' reviews (3)
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A rare leading role for that accomplished comedy actor Dabney Coleman. He plays a cop on the verge of retirement who discovers that not only is he dying, but that the insurers will pay out only if he dies in the line of duty. To the astonishment of partner Matt Frewer, Coleman is then transformed into the craziest risk-taking policeman since Mel Gibson. It's an intriguing concept and Coleman milks it for all it is worth, but director Gregg Champion doesn't look entirely comfortable juggling the action and comedy. The talented supporting players include Teri Garr, Joe Pantoliano and Barry Corbin.
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Dabney Coleman has a problem. He's a cop just eight days short of retirement, but his doctors also give him only two... read more on Time Out
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A comedy suffering from a terminal lack of laughs.
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Short Time
A police officer has only eight days left before he retires from the Force. During a routine medical examination his blood sample is mixed up with that of a black bus driver and he is mistakenly diagnosed as having a fatal disease which unfortunately isn't covered by his insurance. The only way he ...
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