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Straight Time
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Straight Time

1978-03-18 · 114 min · ★ 7.1

Crime · Drama

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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Production details

Directors
Ulu Grosbard
Production companies
First Artists, Sweetwall, Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 4,000,000
Revenue
USD 9,900,000

Top Cast

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

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