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Straight Time is a 1978 American neo-noir crime drama film directed by Ulu Grosbard and starring Dustin Hoffman, Theresa Russell, Gary Busey, Harry Dean Stanton, M. Emmet Walsh, and Kathy Bates. Its plot follows a lifelong thief in Los Angeles who struggles to assimilate in society after serving a six-year prison sentence. The film is based on the novel No Beast So Fierce by Edward Bunker, who also acts in the film.

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1978 · 1h 54m · Crime · Drama

TMDB 7.1/10 (214 votes)

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.

Directed by Ulu Grosbard

Box office $10M worldwide

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Cast & crew

Ulu GrosbardDirector

Dustin Hoffmanas Max Dembo

Theresa Russellas Jenny Mercer

Gary Buseyas Willy Darin

Harry Dean Stantonas Jerry Schue

M. Emmet Walshas Earl Frank

Rita Taggartas Carol Schue

Kathy Batesas Selma Darin

Sandy Baronas Manny

Jake Buseyas Henry Darin

Peter Kwongas Grocery Clerk

Fran Ryanas Cafe Owner

Edward Bunkeras Mickey TTina Menardas Hotel Manager SStephanie Ericssonas Bar Patron