Straight Time

1978

7.1 (217)

1 hr 54 min

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

$4,000,000

$9,900,000

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.

Top Cast

Dustin Hoffman as Max Dembo

Theresa Russell as Jenny Mercer

Gary Busey as Willy Darin

Harry Dean Stanton as Jerry Schue

M. Emmet Walsh as Earl Frank

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