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Straight Time

Straight Time
★ 7.1/10•1978•1h 54m•R•Crime•Drama

"Please God, don't let him get caught."

After being released on parole, a burglar attempts to go straight, get a regular job, and just go by the rules. He soon finds himself back in jail at the hands of a power-hungry parole officer.

Jeffrey Boam · Screenplay

Ulu Grosbard · Director

Alvin Sargent · Screenplay

Edward Bunker · Screenplay

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 54m
LanguageEN
Release DateMar 18, 1978
Budget$4,000,000
Revenue$9,900,000

Actors

Dustin Hoffman

Dustin Hoffman

Max Dembo

Theresa Russell

Theresa Russell

Jenny Mercer

Gary Busey

Gary Busey

Willy Darin

Harry Dean Stanton

Harry Dean Stanton

Jerry Schue

M. Emmet Walsh

M. Emmet Walsh

Earl Frank

Rita Taggart

Rita Taggart

Carol Schue

Kathy Bates

Kathy Bates

Selma Darin

Sandy Baron

Sandy Baron

Manny

Jake Busey

Jake Busey

Henry Darin

Peter Kwong

Peter Kwong

Grocery Clerk

Fran Ryan

Fran Ryan

Cafe Owner

Edward Bunker

Edward Bunker

Mickey

Tina Menard

Hotel Manager

Stephanie Ericsson

Bar Patron

Dave Kelly

Counterman

Don Sommese

Waiter

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