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Straight Time

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

March 18, 1978 1h 54m 7.1/10 (190 votes)

Originally released in 1978. Straight Time is a crime/drama film. directed by Ulu Grosbard.

Starring Dustin Hoffman, Theresa Russell, and Gary Busey

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 18, 1978 47 years ago
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Runtime 1h 54m 114 minutes total
User Rating 7.1/10 Great (190 votes)
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Budget $4M Production budget
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Box Office $9.9M 2.5x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$4,000,000
Revenue
$9,900,000

Production Companies

  • First Artists
  • Sweetwall
  • Warner Bros. Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Straight Time about?

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.

Who directed Straight Time?

Straight Time was directed by Ulu Grosbard.

How long is Straight Time?

Straight Time has a runtime of 1 hours and 54 minutes (114 minutes total).

When was Straight Time released?

Straight Time was released on March 18, 1978 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Straight Time?

The main cast of Straight Time includes Dustin Hoffman, Theresa Russell, Gary Busey, Harry Dean Stanton, M. Emmet Walsh.

Is Straight Time worth watching?

Straight Time has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 190 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.