Straight Time (1978)

  • R
  • 03/17/1978 (US)
  • Crime, Drama
  • 1h 54m

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

Overview

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.

Ulu Grosbard

Director

Edward Bunker

Novel, Screenplay

Alvin Sargent

Screenplay

Jeffrey Boam

Screenplay

Cast

Dustin Hoffman's headshot

Dustin Hoffman

Max Dembo
Theresa Russell's headshot

Theresa Russell

Jenny Mercer
Gary Busey's headshot

Gary Busey

Willy Darin
Harry Dean Stanton's headshot

Harry Dean Stanton

Jerry Schue
M. Emmet Walsh's headshot

M. Emmet Walsh

Earl Frank
Rita Taggart's headshot

Rita Taggart

Carol Schue
Kathy Bates's headshot

Kathy Bates

Selma Darin
Sandy Baron's headshot

Sandy Baron

Manny

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