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.
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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
Dan Miller
Kim Kondrashoff
Michael Lutz
Tony Pantages
Vito
Dee Jay Jackson
Spivak
Wes Tritter
Coffin Salesman
Paul Batten
Dr. Goldman
Gregg Champion
Director
William Davies
Writer
John Blumenthal
Writer
Michael Berry
Writer
Joe Wizan
Executive Producer
Michael Borofsky
Executive Producer
Todd Black
Producer
Courtney Silberberg
Producer
John J. Connor
Director of Photography
Ira Newborn
Original Music Composer
Frank Morriss
Editor
Christopher Ryan
Costume Design
Michael S. Bolton
Production Design
