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Description: "Get Shorty" is a 1995 American gangster comedy film directed by Barry Sonnenfeld, based on Elmore Leonard's 1990 novel. The story follows Miami loan shark Chili Palmer, portrayed by John Travolta, who travels to Hollywood to collect a debt and becomes entangled in the film industry. The film features a star-studded cast, including Gene Hackman as Harry Zimm, Rene Russo as Karen Flores, and Danny DeVito as Martin Weir. Released on October 20, 1995, "Get Shorty" received critical acclaim and grossed over $115 million worldwide. John Travolta's performance earned him the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture Musical or Comedy.

Cast:
Chili Palmer: John Travolta
Harry Zimm: Gene Hackman
Karen Flores: Rene Russo
Martin Weir: Danny DeVito
Ray 'Bones' Barboni: Dennis Farina
Bo Catlett: Delroy Lindo
Bear: James Gandolfini
Leo Devoe: David Paymer
Tommy Carlo: Martin Ferrero
Mr. Escobar: Miguel Sandoval
Yayo Portillo: Jacob Vargas
Fay Devoe: Linda Hart
Doris Saphron: Bette Midler
Dick Allen: Bobby Slayton
Momo: Ron Karabatsos