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Film · Crime, Drama

Straight Time (1978)

★ 7.1 · 221 votes1 h 54 minCrime, Drama1978

"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.

Director
Ulu Grosbard
Writers
Jeffrey Boam, Edward Bunker, Alvin Sargent
Country
United States
Language
English
Release date
March 18, 1978

Straight Time cast

  • Dustin HoffmanMax Dembo
  • Theresa RussellJenny Mercer
  • Gary BuseyWilly Darin
  • Harry Dean StantonJerry Schue
  • M. Emmet WalshEarl Frank
  • Rita TaggartCarol Schue
  • Kathy BatesSelma Darin
  • Sandy BaronManny
  • Jake BuseyHenry Darin
  • Peter KwongGrocery Clerk
  • Fran RyanCafe Owner
  • Edward BunkerMickey
  • Tina MenardHotel Manager
  • Stephanie EricssonBar Patron
  • Dave KellyCounterman
  • Don SommeseWaiter
  • Kit Jee WongGrocer
  • Jane HowardEmployment Clerk
  • Bob JarvisPolice Officer
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