Movie·1978·1h 54m
Straight Time
"Please God, don't let him get caught."
Directed By
Ulu Grosbard
Country
United States of America
Language
Cantonese
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The Story
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.
Written By
Alvin Sargent, Edward Bunker, Jeffrey Boam
Producer
Stanley Beck, Tim Zinnemann
Cinematography
Owen Roizman
Music
David Shire
Editor
Sam O'Steen
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
208 votes
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Cast
Dustin Hoffman
Max Dembo
Theresa Russell
Jenny Mercer
Gary Busey
Willy Darin
Harry Dean Stanton
Jerry Schue
M. Emmet Walsh
Earl Frank
Rita Taggart
Carol Schue
Kathy Bates
Selma Darin
Sandy Baron
Manny
Jake Busey
Henry Darin
Peter Kwong
Grocery Clerk
Fran Ryan
Cafe Owner
Edward Bunker
Mickey
Tina Menard
Hotel Manager
Stephanie Ericsson
Bar Patron
Dave Kelly
Counterman
Don Sommese
Waiter
Kit Jee Wong
Grocer
Jane Howard
Employment Clerk
// crew
Crew
Ulu Grosbard
Director
Alvin Sargent
Screenplay
Edward Bunker
Screenplay
Jeffrey Boam
Screenplay
Stanley Beck
Producer
Tim Zinnemann
Producer
Howard Pine
Executive Producer
Owen Roizman
Director of Photography
Sam O'Steen
Editor
Randy Roberts
Editor
David Shire
Original Music Composer
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