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Straight Time (1978): Where to Watch & Stream · TV Tonight

Straight Time

1978 · 1h 54m · Movie

Straight Time

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

CrimeDrama

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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In theaters: March 18, 1978

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Dustin Hoffman
Max Dembo
Theresa Russell
Jenny Mercer
Gary Busey
Willy Darin
Harry Dean Stanton
Jerry Schue
M. Emmet Walsh
Earl Frank

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Kathy Bates

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Selma Darin

Sandy Baron

Sandy Baron

Manny

Jake Busey

Jake Busey

Henry Darin

Peter Kwong

Peter Kwong

Grocery Clerk

Fran Ryan

Fran Ryan

Cafe Owner

Edward Bunker

Edward Bunker

Mickey

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Straight Time (1978)
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IMDb · Feb 25, 2022
Classic Film Review: Hoffman’s at his toughest doing “Straight Time” (1978)
Movie Nation · Jun 5, 2021
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