Review of Straight Time (1978) by Joey K — 03 Aug 2009

One of the most suspenseful movies I have ever seen!

This review of Straight Time (1978) was written by Joey K on 03 Aug 2009.

Straight Time has generally received positive reviews.

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Gene Siskel picked this as his favourite film of 1978, and it is probably the best Dustin Hoffman film that people overlook…

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By Sam M (1,488) on 20 Nov 2015

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I must admit i'm not a huge dustin hoffman fan.....but I liked this movie…

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By Daniel E (487) on 11 Mar 2013

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Not a very complicated film about the struggles of ex-cons, but so much was powerfully said without words…

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By Mike M (2,387) on 19 Sep 2011

Hoffman during his 70's heyday, playing an ex-con who fails at his attempt to stay straight while out on parole…

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