Get Shorty is a 1995 American crime thriller comedy film directed by Barry Sonnenfeld and produced by Danny DeVito, Michael Shamberg and Stacey Sher. The screenplay was also written by Scott Frank and is based on the book, Get Shorty by Elmore Leonard.

Rated: R (movie contains language and some violence)
Run Time: 1h 45min
Release Date: October 20, 1995 (USA)
Genre: Romance, Comedy, Crime, Thriller
Director: Barry Sonnenfeld
Studio: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Get Shorty stars John Travolta, Gene Hackman, Rene Russo, Danny DeVito, Dennis Farina, James Gandolfini, Delroy Lindo, David Paymer, Jon Gries, Renee Props, Miguel Sandoval, Bette Midler, Linda Hart and Barry Sonnenfeld.
Get Shorty is the story of Chili Palmer (John Travolta), a loan shark from Miami who finds himself in Los Angeles.
Movie Quotes
“Now I’ve been shot at three times before. Twice on purpose and once by accident. And I’m still here. And I’m gonna be here for as long as I want to be.” – Chili Palmer
“I once asked this literary agent, uh, what kind of writing paid the best… he said, “Ransom notes.” – Harry Zimm
“What is the point of living in L.A. if you’re not in the movie business?” – Bo Catlett
“Rough business this movie business. I may have to go back to loan sharking for a rest.” – Chili Palmer
Official Movie Trailer
Movie Stars
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
James Gandolfini as Bear
Delroy Lindo as Bo Catllett
David Paymer as Leo Devoe
Jon Gries as Ronnie Wingate
Renee Props as Nicki
Miguel Sandoval as Mr. Escobar
Linda Hart as Fay Devoe
Barry Sonnenfeld as Doorman
Bette Midler