Straight Time

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

7.1

1978

1h 54m

CrimeDrama

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 Crew

Director

Ulu Grosbard

Producers

Tim Zinnemann

Stanley Beck

Writers

Jeffrey Boam

Alvin Sargent

Edward Bunker

Cinematography

Owen Roizman

Music

David Shire

Cast (19)

Dustin Hoffman

Max Dembo

Theresa Russell

Jenny Mercer

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Music

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