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Excellent
MASTER SCORE 72.8 / 100
1990·Action / Comedy / Crime·1h 37m

SHORT TIME

“Getting killed isn't as easy as it looks.”

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.

Above the Line
Gregg Champion·DirectorMichael Berry·WriterJohn Blumenthal·WriterJohn J. Connor·Director of PhotographyIra Newborn·Original Music ComposerFrank Morriss·Editor
Cast
Dabney Coleman·Burt SimpsonMatt Frewer·Ernie DillsTeri Garr·Carolyn SimpsonBarry Corbin·CaptainJoe Pantoliano·ScaleseXander Berkeley·StarkKaj-Erik Eriksen·Dougie SimpsonSam Malkin·Hostage ManPaul Jarrett·Jonas LutzRob Roy·Dan Miller
Full Crew
(26 credits)
Directing· 2
Gregg Champion·DirectorConrad E. Palmisano·Second Unit Director
Writing· 2
Michael Berry·WriterJohn Blumenthal·Writer
Camera· 1
John J. Connor·Director of Photography
Editing· 2
Frank Morriss·EditorMichael Ripps·Additional Editing
Sound & Music· 1
Ira Newborn·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 8
Michael S. Bolton·Production DesignEric Fraser·Art DirectionChristopher Ryan·Costume DesignPeter Hinton·Set DecorationJayne Dancose·Makeup ArtistVictoria Down·Makeup ArtistHelen Jarvis·Set Decoration BuyerDavid Lewis·Greensman
Production· 7
Todd Black·ProducerMichael Borofsky·Executive ProducerCourtney Silberberg·ProducerJoe Wizan·Executive ProducerRob Cowan·Co-ProducerMalcolm R. Harding·Supervising ProducerLynne Carrow·Casting
Other Departments· 3
Conrad E. Palmisano·Stunt CoordinatorIan C. Ballard·HairstylistLisa Coi·Hairdresser
By the Numbers
72.8
OF 100
Master Score
6.4
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#800080
#204080
#C0C0C0
Mood
Action, Comedic, Suspenseful
Composition
Split
Era
1990s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A man in a white shirt and dark suit jacket is suspended upside down by his feet from a metal scaffolding structure, with his arms outstretched. He is positione”

actioncomedy
Key Elements
ManScaffoldingRopeHelicopterGlass BuildingClock Face
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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