Get Shorty(1995)
“Attitude plays a part.”
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.
Director
Barry Sonnenfeld
Studio
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Budget
$30M
Revenue
$115M
Cast
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
James Gandolfini
as Bear
Jon Gries
as Ronnie Wingate
Renee Props
as Nicki
David Paymer
as Leo Devoe
Martin Ferrero
as Tommy Carlo
Miguel Sandoval
as Mr. Escobar
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1995
Runtime
1h 45m
Language
English
Rating
6.5 / 10
Budget
$30M
Box Office
$115M
Production Companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer • Jersey Films
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Get Shorty?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Get Shorty (1995).
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 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.
Who directed Get Shorty?▼
Get Shorty was directed by Barry Sonnenfeld and released in 1995. It is a comedy, thriller, crime film.
How long is Get Shorty?▼
Get Shorty has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
Who stars in Get Shorty?▼
The cast of Get Shorty includes 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 and more.
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