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Straight Time

Movie·1978·Crime, Drama·1h 54m·7.2 (208)·Directed by Ulu Grosbard

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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.

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