Straight Time
1978 · 1h 54m · Crime, Drama · United States of America · Rated R (US)
"Please God, don't let him get caught."
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.
Directed by
Ulu GrosbardBased on the novel by
Edward Bunker6.8Smart score
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bank robberybeverly hillsdrugsjewel robberylos angeles, californiamurderparoleeparole officerpoliceprisonrobbery
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