Straight Time (1978)

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

Movie · Crime, Drama · 1h 54m · Rated 7.1/10 on TMDB · Released March 18, 1978

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.

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

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