Straight Time
“"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.
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Straight Time (1978) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-03-22
Top Cast
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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
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
Release History & Theatrical Window
Los Angeles, California
Festival / Special Debut
March 18, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$9.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.48x
+$5.9M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ulu Grosbard
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeffrey Boam, Edward Bunker, Alvin Sargent, Michael Mann
- Original Score
- David Shire
- Original Title
- Straight Time
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese, English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Production Budget
- $4M
- Worldwide Gross
- $9.9M
- Production Studios
- First Artists, Sweetwall, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ulu Grosbard
Jeffrey Boam, Edward Bunker, Alvin Sargent, Michael Mann
David Shire
Owen Roizman
Sam O'Steen, Randy Roberts
Howard Pine, Tim Zinnemann, Stanley Beck
Department Leadership Roster
Jeffrey Boam
Screenplay
Ulu Grosbard
Director
Edward Bunker
Screenplay
Alvin Sargent
Screenplay
Stephen B. Grimes
Production Design
Everett Creach
Stunt Coordinator
Tim Zinnemann
Producer
Owen Roizman
Director of Photography
Sam O'Steen
Editor
Randy Roberts
Editor
Stanley Beck
Producer
Dick Ziker
Stunt Coordinator
David Shire
Original Music Composer
Michael Mann
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Straight Time
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who stars in Straight Time?
The principal cast of Straight Time includes Dustin Hoffman, Theresa Russell, Gary Busey, Harry Dean Stanton, M. Emmet Walsh.
When was Straight Time released and how long is it?
Straight Time was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
What was the box office and production budget of Straight Time?
Straight Time had a reported production budget of $4M and grossed $9.9M at the worldwide box office (2.48 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Straight Time?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Straight Time was composed by David Shire.
Is Straight Time based on a book or true story?
Straight Time is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Edward Bunker".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Straight Time?
Straight Time holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).