Get Shorty (1995)
Movie 1h 45m ★ 6.5/10
Good for tonight if you want to: make me laugh, keep me on the edge
Released in 1995, Get Shorty is a comedy, crime and thriller movie. It is directed by Barry Sonnenfeld. The cast includes Miguel Sandoval, Danny DeVito and Dennis Farina. The running time is 1h 45m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.5 out of 10.
Synopsis
Chili Palmer is a Miami mobster who gets sent to L.A. to collect a bad debt from Harry Zimm, a Hollywood producer who specializes in cheesy horror films. When Chili meets Harry's leading lady, the romantic sparks fly. After pitching his own life story as a movie idea, Chili learns that being a mobster and being a Hollywood producer really aren't all that different.
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Cast & crew
- Barry SonnenfeldDirector
- Miguel Sandovalas Mr. Escobar
- Danny DeVitoas Martin Weir
- Dennis Farinaas Ray 'Bones' Barboni
- Delroy Lindoas Bo Catlett
- Gene Hackmanas Harry Zimm
- John Travoltaas Chili Palmer
- David Paymeras Leo Devoe
- Rene Russoas Karen Flores
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Questions about Get Shorty
- What genre is Get Shorty?
- Get Shorty is categorised as Comedy, Crime, Thriller.
- Who stars in Get Shorty?
- Miguel Sandoval, Danny DeVito, Dennis Farina, Delroy Lindo, Gene Hackman appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Get Shorty?
- Barry Sonnenfeld directed Get Shorty.
- How long is Get Shorty?
- Get Shorty runs for 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- Is Get Shorty worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.5/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Get Shorty?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
