Straight Time

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

19781h 54m7.1(219 votes)

CrimeDrama

Synopsis

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.

Straight Time (1978) is a crime and drama film directed by Ulu Grosbard. It stars Dustin Hoffman, Theresa Russell, and Gary Busey. The film runs for 1 hour 54 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.1 out of 10 from 219 votes.

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Director

Ulu Grosbard

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Straight Time

Where can I watch Straight Time?

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Who stars in Straight Time?

Straight Time stars Dustin Hoffman, Theresa Russell, Gary Busey, and Harry Dean Stanton, and was directed by Ulu Grosbard.

How long is Straight Time?

Straight Time has a runtime of 1 hour 54 minutes.

When did Straight Time come out?

Straight Time was released in 1978.

What genre is Straight Time?

Straight Time is a crime and drama film.

Is Straight Time worth watching?

Straight Time holds an average audience score of 7.1 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.