Buying Time
"When you're caught between the law and the underworld... you need more than time on your side."
Originally released in 1989. Buying Time is a thriller/crime film. directed by Mitchell Gabourie.
Starring Jeff Schultz, Page Fletcher, and Dean Stockwell
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 1, 1989
36 years ago
Runtime
1h 43m
103 minutes total
User Rating
3.0/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- United Artists
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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 t...
Who directed Buying Time?
Buying Time was directed by Mitchell Gabourie.
How long is Buying Time?
Buying Time has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
When was Buying Time released?
Buying Time was released on April 1, 1989 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Buying Time?
The main cast of Buying Time includes Jeff Schultz, Page Fletcher, Dean Stockwell, Laura Cruikshank, Thick Wilson.