Straight Time
Straight Time (1978)
“"Please God, don't let him get caught."”
Synopsis & Story Arc
Official Logline
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.
Complete Cast & Crew Directory
Directing & Screenplay
Cast & Characters
Dustin Hoffman
Dustin Hoffman
as Max Dembo
Theresa Russell
Theresa Russell
as Jenny Mercer
Gary Busey
Gary Busey
as Willy Darin
Harry Dean Stanton
Harry Dean Stanton
as Jerry Schue
M. Emmet Walsh
M. Emmet Walsh
as Earl Frank
Rita Taggart
Rita Taggart
as Carol Schue
Kathy Bates
Kathy Bates
as Selma Darin
Sandy Baron
Sandy Baron
as Manny
Jake Busey
Jake Busey
as Henry Darin
Peter Kwong
Peter Kwong
as Grocery Clerk
Fran Ryan
Fran Ryan
as Cafe Owner
Edward Bunker
Edward Bunker
as MickeyCinematography & Large-Format Specifications
Cinematographic negative, aspect ratios & laboratory mastering sheet
| Aspect Ratios | 2.39:1 |
|---|---|
| Camera Systems | Arri Alexa LF / Panavision Millennium DXL2 |
| Negative Format | 35mm / 65mm / Digital Master |
| Printed Film Format | 70mm / DCP Master |
| Sound Mix Formats | Dolby AtmosDTS:X5.1 Surround |
| Laboratory / VFX | Technicolor / Double Negative (DNEG) |
| Color Processing | Color (Rec.709 / DCI-P3 Mastering) |
| Official Runtime | 114 min |
Behind The Scenes
Official Licensed Streaming Directory
100% LEGALPure cinematic metadata encyclopedia with zero hosted video. Official verified distribution channels:
No active streaming providers currently indexed for 🇺🇸 United States
This title may currently be in theatrical window, physical media release, or restricted by regional licenses. Switch to another territory:
GlobalCineDB Consensus Score
Weighted consensus from 100K+ verified global cinephile ratings
Community Reviews & Discussions (3)
The pipe organ composition from Hans Zimmer at the edge of Gargantua is monumental. Nolan masterfully balances the vast coldness of relativistic astrophysics with the intimate, multidimensional bond of family. A transcendent achievement of cinema.
"Do not go gentle into that good night, Rage, rage against the dying of the light." Michael Caine reciting Dylan Thomas resonates throughout the entire odyssey. Pure cinematic grandeur.