Straight Time (1978)
"Please God, don't let him get caught."
1978 · R · 1h 54m · Crime, Drama
Genres: 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.
Director: Ulu Grosbard
Writers: Jeffrey Boam, Edward Bunker, Alvin Sargent
Music by: David Shire
Cinematography: Owen Roizman
Editor: Sam O'Steen, Randy Roberts
Box office: $10M · Budget: $4M · Rated 7.1/10 by 214 viewers
Cast
Dustin Hoffman as Max DemboTheresa Russell as Jenny MercerGary Busey as Willy DarinHarry Dean Stanton as Jerry SchueM. Emmet Walsh as Earl FrankRita Taggart as Carol SchueKathy Bates as Selma DarinSandy Baron as MannyJake Busey as Henry DarinPeter Kwong as Grocery ClerkFran Ryan as Cafe OwnerEdward Bunker as MickeyMore like this
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