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Straight Time
"Please God, don't let him get caught."
Genres
CrimeDrama
Overview
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.
Details
Budget
$4000000
Revenue
$9900000
Runtime
114 min
Release Date
1978-03-18
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
184
Vote Average
7.136
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
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
Bob Jarvis
Police Officer
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