Straight Time (1978)

03/18/1978 (US) • 1h 54m

Crime, Drama

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

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Theresa Russell

Jenny Mercer

Gary Busey

Willy Darin

M. Emmet Walsh

Earl Frank

Rita Taggart

Carol Schue

Kathy Bates

Selma Darin

Jake Busey

Henry Darin


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$4,000,000.00

Revenue

$9,900,000.00

Keywords

prison

robbery

police

murder

los angeles, california

drugs

bank robbery

parole officer

beverly hills

parolee

jewel robbery

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