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Get Shorty (1995) – Full Movie Description
"Get Shorty" is a crime-comedy film directed by Barry Sonnenfeld, based on the best-selling novel by Elmore Leonard. The film blends satire, crime, and Hollywood insider humor to deliver a stylish and clever story about gangsters, filmmakers, and the blurry line between crime and show business.

📌 Basic Info:
Release Date: October 20, 1995 (USA)

Director: Barry Sonnenfeld

Screenplay: Scott Frank (based on the novel by Elmore Leonard)

Genre: Crime, Comedy, Satire

Runtime: 105 minutes

Production Companies: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)

Language: English

⭐ Main Cast:
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

Delroy Lindo as Bo Catlett

James Gandolfini as Bear

🧃 Plot Summary:
Chili Palmer, a smooth-talking Miami loan shark, finds himself in an unexpected career change after a trip to Los Angeles. When one of his debt-collection jobs takes him to Hollywood, Chili realizes that his life—and the way he handles problems—is a perfect fit for the movie business.

In LA, Chili meets Harry Zimm, a struggling B-movie producer with debts and a desperate need for a hit. Chili offers to help Harry produce a major motion picture, using his mob background and streetwise instincts to navigate the bizarre, often absurd world of Hollywood. Along the way, he gets involved with Harry's ex-girlfriend, actress Karen Flores, and sets his sights on getting movie star Martin Weir to lead the film.

Meanwhile, Chili’s past starts to catch up with him. Rival mobsters, including the hotheaded Ray "Bones" Barboni, and shady figures like Bo Catlett, threaten to derail his new career—though Chili stays calm and clever throughout, outmaneuvering them at every turn.

🎥 Themes & Style:
"Get Shorty" is known for its sharp dialogue, witty tone, and meta-commentary on Hollywood. The film satirizes the entertainment industry by drawing parallels between the criminal underworld and movie production. It also plays with genre tropes, blending noir, comedy, and gangster elements into a fast-paced, stylish package.
Cast: Gene Hackman, Delroy Lindom, James Gandolfini, Dennis Farina, Danny DeVito, John Travolta, Rene Russo,
🏆 Reception & Legacy:
"Get Shorty" was a commercial and critical success, praised especially for John Travolta’s charismatic performance (which earned him a Golden Globe). The film reinvigorated his career after "Pulp Fiction" and led to a sequel, "Be Cool" (2005).
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