Straight Time (1978)
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.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $9,900,000.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 6.393 |
Directed By
Ulu Grosbard
Crew
Ulu Grosbard
Edward Bunker
Alvin Sargent
Edward Bunker
Jeffrey Boam
Nancy Dowd
Michael Mann
Stanley Beck
Tim Zinnemann
Gail Mutrux
Howard Pine
Owen Roizman
Sam O'Steen
Randy Roberts
Dianne Crittenden
Stephen B. Grimes
Dick Lawrence
Marvin March
Vivienne Walker
Bob Westmoreland
Jack Roe
Everett Creach
Sorin Serene Pricopie
Alan Gibbs
Victor Paul
Dick Ziker
Robert M. Stevens
John Franco
Larry Holt
David Shire
Barry Bedig
John Caper Jr.
Susan Leslie Battles
James E. Webb
Richard Portman
TOP 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
Kit Jee Wong
Grocer
Jane Howard
Employment Clerk
Bob Jarvis
Police Officer
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