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Straight Time

Name: Straight Time
Genre: Crime, Drama
Released: 1978-03-18
Duration: 114 min
Rating: 7.14
Cast: Dustin Hoffman, Theresa Russell, Gary Busey, Harry Dean Stanton, M. Emmet Walsh

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

★ 7.1 1978 114 min R Crime Drama

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.

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Released in 1978, Straight Time sits inside the 1970s catalog. Explore its creators, studio connections, genres and nearby releases from the same period.

Release: 1978-03-18
Rating: R
TMDB score: 7.1/10
Original language: EN
Status: Released
Production: United States of America
Studio: First Artists, Sweetwall

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DirectorUlu Grosbard WriterJeffrey Boam WriterAlvin Sargent WriterEdward Bunker CastDustin Hoffman CastTheresa Russell CastGary Busey CastHarry Dean Stanton

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Topicsprisonrobberypolicemurderlos angeles, californiadrugsbank robberyparole officer

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