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Straight Time poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 77.4 / 100
1978·Crime / Drama·1h 54m

STRAIGHT TIME

“"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.

Above the Line
Ulu Grosbard, Dustin Hoffman·DirectorAlvin Sargent·ScreenplayEdward Bunker·ScreenplayOwen Roizman·Director of PhotographyDavid Shire·Original Music ComposerSam O'Steen·Editor
Cast
Dustin Hoffman·Max DemboTheresa Russell·Jenny MercerGary Busey·Willy DarinHarry Dean Stanton·Jerry SchueM. Emmet Walsh·Earl FrankRita Taggart·Carol SchueKathy Bates·Selma DarinSandy Baron·MannyJake Busey·Henry DarinPeter Kwong·Grocery Clerk
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 3
Ulu Grosbard·DirectorJack Roe·Assistant DirectorJohn Franco·Script Supervisor
Writing· 4
Alvin Sargent·ScreenplayEdward Bunker·ScreenplayJeffrey Boam·ScreenplayEdward Bunker·Novel
Camera· 2
Owen Roizman·Director of PhotographyRobert M. Stevens·Camera Operator
Editing· 2
Sam O'Steen·EditorRandy Roberts·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
David Shire·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 4
Stephen B. Grimes·Production DesignDick Lawrence·Art DirectionMarvin March·Set DecorationBob Westmoreland·Makeup Artist
Production· 5
Stanley Beck·ProducerTim Zinnemann·ProducerHoward Pine·Executive ProducerGail Mutrux·Associate ProducerDianne Crittenden·Casting
Other Departments· 9
Nancy Dowd·Additional WritingMichael Mann·Additional WritingVivienne Walker·HairstylistEverett Creach·Stunt CoordinatorSorin Serene Pricopie·StuntsAlan Gibbs·StuntsVictor Paul·StuntsDick Ziker·Stunt CoordinatorLarry Holt·Stunts
By the Numbers
77.4
OF 100
Master Score
7.4
OF 10
IMDb
83%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$10M
ROI 148%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Straight Time's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FFFFFF
#000000
#333333
Mood
Intimate, Somber, Tender
Composition
Centered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features a black and white image of two people embracing. A woman with light-colored hair, seen from the back and side, has her head resting on the s”

drama
Key Elements
Ring
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Neutral
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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