Movie

Buying Time

“When you're caught between the law and the underworld... you need more than time on your side.”

★ 4.4(5)19891h 43m

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Good to know

Director: Mitchell Gabourie
Release date: 1989-04-01
Runtime: 1h 43m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Canada
Studio: United Artists

Buying Time — trailer

About Buying Time

Buying Time is a 1989 movie in the Thriller and Crime genres, directed by Mitchell Gabourie, starring Jeff Schultz, Page Fletcher and Dean Stockwell. It has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes. It holds an average rating of 4.4/10 from 5 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Buying Time in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Jeff Schultz

Jabber

Page Fletcher

Curtis

Dean Stockwell

Detective Novak

Laura Cruikshank

Jessica

Thick Wilson

Supervisor

Leslie Toth

Reno

Eric Keenleyside

Bartender

Michael Rudder

Cody

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Buying Time in Mexico?+

Buying Time is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Buying Time on Netflix?+

Buying Time is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Buying Time?+

Buying Time has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).

Who stars in Buying Time?+

Buying Time stars Jeff Schultz, Page Fletcher, Dean Stockwell, Laura Cruikshank and Thick Wilson.

When did Buying Time come out?+

Buying Time is a 1989 movie directed by Mitchell Gabourie.

What genre is Buying Time?+

Buying Time is Thriller and Crime film.

Who directed Buying Time?+

Buying Time was directed by Mitchell Gabourie.