Movie

Straight Time

Released: March 18, 1978 (1978)

Runtime: 114 minutes

Genres: Crime, Drama

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.

Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)

Harry Dean Stanton as Jerry Schue
Age at release: 51
M. Emmet Walsh as Earl Frank
Age at release: 42
Dustin Hoffman as Max Dembo
Age at release: 40
Sandy Baron as Manny
Age at release: 40
Gary Busey as Willy Darin
Age at release: 33
Kathy Bates as Selma Darin
Age at release: 29
Rita Taggart as Carol Schue
Age at release: 28
Peter Kwong as Grocery Clerk
Age at release: 25
Theresa Russell as Jenny Mercer
Age at release: 20
Jake Busey as Henry Darin
Age at release: 6

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Tina Menard as Hotel Manager
Age at release: 73
Fran Ryan as Cafe Owner
Age at release: 61
Edward Bunker as Mickey
Age at release: 44
Stephanie Ericsson as Bar Patron
Age at release: Unknown
Dave Kelly as Counterman
Age at release: Unknown
Don Sommese as Waiter
Age at release: Unknown
Kit Jee Wong as Grocer
Age at release: Unknown
Jane Howard as Employment Clerk
Age at release: Unknown
Bob Jarvis as Police Officer
Age at release: Unknown