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Straight Time (1978)

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

  • Mar 18, 1978
  • 1h 54m
  • R

7.1/10

TMDB user score
221 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

Straight Time is a 1978 crime and drama film directed by Ulu Grosbard. Its leading cast includes Dustin Hoffman, Theresa Russell and Gary Busey. It runs for 1 hour 54 minutes.

Synopsis

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.

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Before You Pick

Time needed
1 hour 54 minutes
Age rating (US)
R
Language
English
Audience signal
7.1/10 from 221 TMDB votes

Trailer

Straight Time (1978) Original Trailer [FHD] · plays from YouTube

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Cast

  • Dustin Hoffman Max Dembo
  • Theresa Russell Jenny Mercer
  • Gary Busey Willy Darin
  • Harry Dean Stanton Jerry Schue
  • M. Emmet Walsh Earl Frank
  • Rita Taggart Carol Schue
  • Kathy Bates Selma Darin
  • Sandy Baron Manny
  • Jake Busey Henry Darin
  • Peter Kwong Grocery Clerk
  • Fran Ryan Cafe Owner
  • Edward Bunker Mickey
  • Tina Menard Hotel Manager
  • Stephanie Ericsson Bar Patron
  • Dave Kelly Counterman
  • Don Sommese Waiter
  • Kit Jee Wong Grocer
  • Jane Howard Employment Clerk

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