Straight Time (1978) movie poster

Straight Time (1978)

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

114 minCrimeDrama

TMDb7.1/10212 votes

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.

Country: United States

Director: Ulu Grosbard

Cast

Dustin Hoffman as Max Dembo

Dustin Hoffman

Max Dembo

Theresa Russell as Jenny Mercer

Theresa Russell

Jenny Mercer

Gary Busey as Willy Darin

Gary Busey

Willy Darin

Harry Dean Stanton as Jerry Schue

Harry Dean Stanton

Jerry Schue

M. Emmet Walsh as Earl Frank

M. Emmet Walsh

Earl Frank

Rita Taggart as Carol Schue

Rita Taggart

Carol Schue

Kathy Bates as Selma Darin

Kathy Bates

Selma Darin

Sandy Baron as Manny

Sandy Baron

Manny

Jake Busey as Henry Darin

Jake Busey

Henry Darin

Peter Kwong as Grocery Clerk

Peter Kwong

Grocery Clerk

Fran Ryan as Cafe Owner

Fran Ryan

Cafe Owner

Edward Bunker as Mickey

Edward Bunker

Mickey

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Tina Menard

Hotel Manager

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Stephanie Ericsson

Bar Patron

Keywords

Plot:robberypolicemurderdrugsbank robberyparole officerbeverly hillsparoleejewel robbery

Place:prisonlos angeles, california