# Get Shorty (1995)

> A suavely relentless Miami mobster discovers that Hollywood’s dealmakers, egos, and hustlers may be more entertaining—and nearly as dangerous—as the underworld he knows.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/3918

## Facts

- Runtime: 105 min
- Genres: Comedy, Thriller, Crime
- Director: Barry Sonnenfeld
- Cast: John Travolta, Gene Hackman, Rene Russo, Danny DeVito, Dennis Farina, Delroy Lindo, James Gandolfini, Jon Gries
- TMDB rating: 6.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0113161/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: witty, sardonic, irreverent, laid back movie night, crime comedy marathon

## Synopsis

A mobster discovers Hollywood's allure while trying to collect a debt, leading to unexpected twists.

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