Buying Time
“When you're caught between the law and the underworld... you need more than time on your side.”
Synopsis
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 1, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mitchell Gabourie
- Screenplay & Story
- Mitchell Gabourie, Richard Gabourie
- Original Title
- Buying Time
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- United Artists, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mitchell Gabourie
Mitchell Gabourie, Richard Gabourie
Department Leadership Roster
Mitchell Gabourie
Director
Mitchell Gabourie
Screenplay
Richard Gabourie
Screenplay
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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?
The principal cast of Buying Time includes Jeff Schultz, Page Fletcher, Dean Stockwell, Laura Cruikshank, Thick Wilson.
When was Buying Time released and how long is it?
Buying Time was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Buying Time?
Buying Time holds official age classifications: CA: R.