Watch Straight Time (1978) Official Trailer
"Please God, don't let him get caught."
7.1 / 10 IMDb March 18, 1978 1h 54m
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
Runtime
1h 54m
Release Date
March 18, 1978
Genre
Crime, Drama
Status
Released
Budget
$4,000,000
Revenue
$9,900,000
Languages
Cantonese, English, Spanish
Country
United States of America
Producers
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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Tina Menard
as Hotel Manager
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Stephanie Ericsson
as Bar Patron
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Dave Kelly
as Counterman
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Don Sommese
as Waiter
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Kit Jee Wong
as Grocer
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Jane Howard
as Employment Clerk
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Bob Jarvis
as Police Officer
Production Companies
First ArtistsSweetwall
Warner Bros. PicturesStraight Time Official Trailer 1978
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