Straight Time (1978): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Straight Time is a 1978 crime drama directed by Ulu Grosbard, starring Gary Busey, M. Emmet Walsh and Dustin Hoffman. It is based on No Beast So Fierce by Edward Bunker. It runs 1 hour 54 minutes and earned $9.9 million worldwide. Critics gave it 64 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 54m (114 min)
- Director
- Ulu Grosbard
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros.
- Based on
- No Beast So Fierce by Edward Bunker
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Straight Time About?
The premise of Straight Time without spoilers, adapted from No Beast So Fierce by Edward Bunker. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Upon his release from prison, Max Dembo attempts to start a new life, taking a simple job and enduring the frustrations of his parole officer. However, when falsely accused of a crime, his patience snaps. Driven by anger and injustice, he abandons his promise of reform and plunges into a desperate series of events, leading him down a dangerous path of crime and escalating chaos.
Straight Time Cast
Gary Busey leads the cast, with M. Emmet Walsh and Dustin Hoffman. Directed by Ulu Grosbard; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Ulu Grosbard
Also Starring in Straight Time
· 6 moreStraight Time Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Straight Time 64 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.1/10.
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IMDb 8.1 /10
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Metacritic 64 Metascore
User score 7.3
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TMDB 71% User score
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Straight Time Plot Summary
What happens in Straight Time from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 16 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Upon his release from a six-year stint in a Los Angeles prison, Max Dembo finds himself under the scrutinous gaze of Earl Frank, a parole officer infamous for his patronizing demeanor. Stuck in a mundane cycle of job hunting due to the constraints of his probation, Max encounters Jenny Mercer, a spirited secretary at a drab employment agency who is immediately drawn to his magnetic charm. Their fortuitous meeting leads to an exciting dinner invitation, which Max readily accepts.
Full summary
The whole story of Straight Time, scene by scene
Straight Time Box Office
Straight Time grossed $9.9 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$9.9M
- US & Canada
- $9.9M
Straight Time Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 clip.
- Clip David Shire - Straight Time (1978)
How Well Do You Know Straight Time?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is Max Dembo's parole officer's name?
Cars in Straight Time
128 cars on screen, including the 1974 AMC Matador and the 1966 Ford Mustang.
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1974 AMC Matador Important role -
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1967 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser Important role -
1967 Cadillac Coupe DeVille Minor role
Straight Time Also Known As
13 alternative titles, including “Stunde der Bewährung” and “Vigilato speciale”.
- Also known as
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- Stunde der Bewährung
- Vigilato speciale
- Le Récidiviste
- Libertad condicional
- Próbaidő
- Изпитателен срок
- Исправительный срок
- Zwolnienie warunkowe
- Liberdade Condicional
- Brændemærket
- 暗夜心声
- 출옥자, გამოსაცდელი ვადა
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Straight Time FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Straight Time, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Straight Time?
Straight Time runs 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).
When was Straight Time released?
Straight Time was released on March 17, 1978.
Who directed Straight Time?
Straight Time was directed by Ulu Grosbard.
More films by Ulu Grosbard Who is in the cast of Straight Time?
Straight Time stars Gary Busey, M. Emmet Walsh and Dustin Hoffman, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Straight Time make at the box office?
Straight Time grossed $9.9 million worldwide.
How is Straight Time rated?
Straight Time has 8.1/10 on IMDb, 64 on Metacritic and 71% on TMDB.
Is Straight Time based on a book?
Yes. Straight Time is adapted from No Beast So Fierce by Edward Bunker.
Does Straight Time have a post-credit scene?
No. Straight Time has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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