Straight Time (1978)

Name: Straight Time
Genre: Crime, Drama
Released: 1978-03-18
Duration: 114 min
Cast: Dustin Hoffman, Theresa Russell, Gary Busey, Harry Dean Stanton, M. Emmet Walsh

"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.

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Released 1978-03-18 · 114 min · Crime, Drama

Directed by Ulu Grosbard

Cast

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