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 | 4.362 |
Directed By
Ulu Grosbard
Crew
Jeffrey Boam
Ulu Grosbard
Edward Bunker
Edward Bunker
Alvin Sargent
Nancy Dowd
Michael Mann
Stephen B. Grimes
Sorin Serene Pricopie
Everett Creach
Dianne Crittenden
Jack Roe
Marvin March
Dick Lawrence
Howard Pine
Vivienne Walker
Tim Zinnemann
Owen Roizman
Sam O'Steen
Bob Westmoreland
Randy Roberts
Stanley Beck
Gail Mutrux
Dick Ziker
Robert M. Stevens
Alan Gibbs
John Franco
Victor Paul
Larry Holt
David Shire
Susan Leslie Battles
James E. Webb
Richard Portman
John Caper Jr.
Barry Bedig
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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