Get Shorty
"Attitude plays a part."
Originally released in 1995. Get Shorty is a comedy/thriller film. directed by Barry Sonnenfeld.
Starring John Travolta, Gene Hackman, and Rene Russo
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 20, 1995
30 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (1,170 votes)
Budget
$30.3M
Production budget
Box Office
$115.1M
3.8x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $30,250,000
- Revenue
- $115,101,622
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Jersey Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Get Shorty about?
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 ...
Who directed Get Shorty?
Get Shorty was directed by Barry Sonnenfeld.
How long is Get Shorty?
Get Shorty has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was Get Shorty released?
Get Shorty was released on October 20, 1995 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Get Shorty?
The main cast of Get Shorty includes John Travolta, Gene Hackman, Rene Russo, Danny DeVito, Dennis Farina.
Is Get Shorty worth watching?
Get Shorty has a user rating of 6.5/10 based on 1,170 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.