Straight Time

Nan
1h 54m
1978
7.2 /10 (177)

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

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.

Country : United States of America
Languages : 广州话 / 廣州話, English, Español
Released Date: 1978-03-18

Top Billed 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

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

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