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Get Shorty is a 1995 American gangster comedy film directed by Barry Sonnenfeld and written by Scott Frank, based on Elmore Leonard's novel of the same name. The film stars John Travolta, Gene Hackman, Rene Russo, Delroy Lindo, James Gandolfini, Dennis Farina, and Danny DeVito. It follows Chili Palmer (Travolta), a Miami mobster and loan shark who inadvertently gets involved in Hollywood feature film production.

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1995 · 1h 45m · Comedy · Thriller · Crime

TMDB 6.5/10 (1,237 votes)

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.

Directed by Barry Sonnenfeld

Box office $115M worldwide

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Cast & crew

Barry SonnenfeldDirector

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