Straight Time

Straight Time

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

7.1 /10 193 votes
March 18, 1978 1h 54m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Ulu Grosbard
Writers Jeffrey Boam, Edward Bunker
Studio First Artists
Rating 7.1/10
Language EN
Budget $4,000,000

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Cast & Crew

Dustin Hoffman

Dustin Hoffman

Max Dembo

Theresa Russell

Theresa Russell

Jenny Mercer

Gary Busey

Gary Busey

Willy Darin

Harry Dean Stanton

Harry Dean Stanton

Jerry Schue

M. Emmet Walsh

M. Emmet Walsh

Earl Frank

Rita Taggart

Rita Taggart

Carol Schue

Kathy Bates

Kathy Bates

Selma Darin

Sandy Baron

Sandy Baron

Manny

Jake Busey

Jake Busey

Henry Darin

Peter Kwong

Peter Kwong

Grocery Clerk

Fran Ryan

Fran Ryan

Cafe Owner

Edward Bunker

Edward Bunker

Mickey

Frequently Asked Questions

Straight Time was released on March 18, 1978.

The runtime of Straight Time is 1h 54m.

Straight Time is a Crime, Drama movie.

Straight Time has a rating of 7.1 out of 10 on TMDB.

Straight Time is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Straight Time was directed by Ulu Grosbard.

The main cast of Straight Time includes Dustin Hoffman, Theresa Russell, Gary Busey.

Straight Time is originally in English.