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Get Shorty (1995)

โ€œAttitude plays a part.โ€

6.5/10 ยท 1,261 votes 1h 45m r ComedyThrillerCrime

#63 of 107 films from 1995 #1497 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Barry Sonnenfeld ยท Written by Elmore Leonard, Scott Frank

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Overview

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.

Cast

John Travoltaas Chili Palmer
Gene Hackmanas Harry Zimm
Rene Russoas Karen Flores
Danny DeVitoas Martin Weir
Dennis Farinaas Ray 'Bones' Barboni
Delroy Lindoas Bo Catlett
James Gandolfinias Bear
Jon Griesas Ronnie Wingate
Renee Propsas Nicki
David Paymeras Leo Devoe
Martin Ferreroas Tommy Carlo
Miguel Sandovalas Mr. Escobar
Jacob Vargasas Yayo Portillo
Linda Hartas Fay Devoe

Facts

Release dateOctober 20, 1995
Runtime105 min (1h 45m) โ€” about the same as the 1995 average of 110 min
GenresComedy, Thriller, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$30,250,000
Box office$115,101,622 (3.8ร— budget)
IMDbtt0113161

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Questions

How long is Get Shorty?
Get Shorty runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Is Get Shorty worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.5/10 across 1,261 votes, which places it #63 of 107 films released in 1995 in this index (top 42%) and #1497 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Get Shorty?
Get Shorty was directed by Barry Sonnenfeld. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Men in Black (1997), The Addams Family (1991), Addams Family Values (1993).
Who stars in Get Shorty?
John Travolta as Chili Palmer; Gene Hackman as Harry Zimm; Rene Russo as Karen Flores; Danny DeVito as Martin Weir; Dennis Farina as Ray 'Bones' Barboni; Delroy Lindo as Bo Catlett.
What is Get Shorty rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Get Shorty?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/2793.

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