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Straight Time

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

1978 · R · 1h 54m

Directed by Ulu Grosbard

7.1

TMDB audience score
221 votes, out of 10

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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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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