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Buying Time (1989)

Movie ★ 4.4 103 min

Thriller Crime

Petty thieves Jabber and Reno are blackmailed by the police to uncover the identity of a mobster who is killing the city's drug dealers. While reluctant, they're convinced by the offer to expunge their own crimes. They go undercover and track a suspect named Curtis King. Soon they find evidence of Curtis's crimes, but amplify the danger in which they find themselves.

Mitchell Gabourie Director

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Quick facts

Released
April 1, 1989
Runtime
103 min
IMDb
tt0096998
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Cast

Jeff Schultz Jeff Schultz Jabber Page Fletcher Page Fletcher Curtis Dean Stockwell Dean Stockwell Detective Novak Laura Cruikshank Jessica Thick Wilson Supervisor Leslie Toth Reno Eric Keenleyside Eric Keenleyside Bartender Michael Rudder Michael Rudder Cody

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Frequently asked questions

What is Buying Time about?
Petty thieves Jabber and Reno are blackmailed by the police to uncover the identity of a mobster who is killing the city's drug dealers. While reluctant, they're convinced by the offer to expunge their own crimes. They go undercover and track a suspect named Curtis King. Soon they find evidence of Curtis's crimes, but amplify the danger in which they find themselves.
Who directed Buying Time?
Buying Time was directed by Mitchell Gabourie.
Who stars in Buying Time?
Buying Time stars Jeff Schultz, Page Fletcher, Dean Stockwell, Laura Cruikshank.
When was Buying Time released?
Buying Time is a 1989 thriller, crime film.
Where can I watch Buying Time?
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