Straight Time (1978)
"Please God, don't let him get caught."
Synopsis
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.
Cast
-
Dustin Hoffman
as Max Dembo
-
Theresa Russell
as Jenny Mercer
-
Gary Busey
as Willy Darin
-
Harry Dean Stanton
as Jerry Schue
-
M. Emmet Walsh
as Earl Frank
-
Rita Taggart
as Carol Schue
-
Kathy Bates
as Selma Darin
-
Sandy Baron
as Manny
-
Jake Busey
as Henry Darin
-
Peter Kwong
as Grocery Clerk
-
Fran Ryan
as Cafe Owner
-
Edward Bunker
as Mickey
- Tina Menard as Hotel Manager
- Stephanie Ericsson as Bar Patron
- Dave Kelly as Counterman
- Don Sommese as Waiter
- Kit Jee Wong as Grocer
- Jane Howard as Employment Clerk
Crew
-
Ulu Grosbard
Director
-
Owen Roizman
Director of Photography
- Sam O'Steen Editor
- Randy Roberts Editor
-
David Shire
Original Music Composer
- Tim Zinnemann Producer
-
Stanley Beck
Producer
-
Jeffrey Boam
Screenplay
-
Edward Bunker
Screenplay
-
Alvin Sargent
Screenplay
