Straight Time

Straight Time

 Cast: David Shire
David Shire
, Dustin Hoffman
Dustin Hoffman
, Theresa Russell
Theresa Russell
, Harry Dean Stanton
Harry Dean Stanton
, Gary Busey
Gary Busey
Straight Time

Straight Time

 Cast: David Shire
David Shire
, Dustin Hoffman
Dustin Hoffman
, Theresa Russell
Theresa Russell
, Harry Dean Stanton
Harry Dean Stanton
, Gary Busey
Gary Busey

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Overview

Paroled criminal Max Dembo (Dustin Hoffman) is compelled to withstand the calculated cruelties of slimy parole officer Earl Frank (M. Emmet Walsh). The more Max tries to go straight, the more he is defeated by circumstance or hectored by the sadistic Frank. It becomes clear after a while that neither Max nor his fellow ex-cons will be able to survive looking for legitimate work. Max is too "far gone" as a human being to succeed at anything other than crime. He goes back to his old thieving ways, inveigling reformed crook Jerry Schue (Harry Dean Stanton) into helping him. A climactic "big caper" goes tragically awry, thanks in great part to the tragic flaws in Max's personality. Based on a novel by Edward Bunker, Straight Time is possibly the most realistic cinematic probe into the sociopathic psyche of the career criminal. Famed theatrical director and instructor Ulu Grosbard directed, with an uncredited assist from star Hoffman; it was their second film together, after Who Is Harry Kellerman and Why Is He Saying Those Terrible Things About Me?

Product Details

Release Date: 09/01/2015
UPC: 0888574320669
Original Release: 1978
Rating: R
Source: Warner Archives
Language: English
Time: 1:54:00
Sales rank: 8,437

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Dustin Hoffman Max Dembo
Theresa Russell Jenny Mercer
Harry Dean Stanton Jerry Schue
Gary Busey Willy Darin,Henry Darin
M. Emmet Walsh Earl Frank
Sandy Baron Manny
Kathy Bates Selma Darin
Edward Bunker Mickey
Fran Ryan Cafe Owner
Rita Taggart Carol Schue
Tina Menard Hotel Manager
Stephanie Ericson-Baron Bar Patron
David Kelly Counter Man
Don Sommese Waiter
Kit Wong Grocer
Peter Kwong Grocery Clerk
Betty Jane Howarth Employment Clerk
Ronald L. Mellinger Jail Guard
Michael Blakley 1st Beach Boy
John C. Colton 2nd Beach Boy
John Colton 2nd Beach Boy
John Gilgreen Bank Guard
Mary Craven Bank Teller
Peter Jurasik Bank Teller
Enid Hendershot Girl at Bank
James Ray Jewelry Store Manager
Stuart I. Berton 1st Salesman
Barry Cahill 2nd Salesman
Susan Sherman Saleslady
Francesca Drown Saleslady
Emily LaRue Girl
Ernest Taylor III Job Applicant
Bob Jarvis Police Officer
Corey Rand Carlos

Technical Credits
Stanley Beck Producer
Everett Creach Stunts
Ulu Grosbard Director
Howard Pine Executive Producer
Dick Ziker Stunts
Tim Zinnemann Producer
Alvin Sargent Screenwriter
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