Paroled criminal max dembo dustin hoffman is compelled to withstand the calculated cruelties of slimy parole officer earl frank m. David shires hokey and dated score and a slow buildup work against it but this is easily one of dustin hoffman s best performances and the rest. Straight time wont change that, but it is a very good film. Diminutive, wiry and unassuming, he was anything but the usual matinee idol, yet he quickly distinguished himself among the most popular and celebrated. Dustin hoffman full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. He is known for his versatile portrayals of antiheroes and emotionally vulnerable characters. After being released on parole, a career burglar assaults his former probation officer, returns to a life of crime, and goes on the run. Dustin hoffman bought the film rights to no beast so fierce, and in 1978 the book was made into the feature film straight time, in which bunker also had his first role as an actor. Along with several other 70s acting greats see my list, the actors of the 70s. Dustin lee hoffman born august 8, 1937 is an american actor and filmmaker. Nov 10, 2007 a scene from the 1978 cult film, straight time. Straight time 1978 putlocker123 putlockers new website. Straight time 1978 dustin hoffman gary busey harry.
Six decades and still going strong, dustin hoffman is one of the finest actors in history of cinema. Straight time is notable for one of dustin hoffmans bestand leastseenperformances, as a lifelong criminal who, as a parolee, struggles to go straight. He takes a mindless job in a cannery, patiently endures the abuse of his pompous parole officer, earl m. Dustin hoffman directed this movie in 1978 title straight time. Dustin hoffman plays max, a freed con trapped by an indifferent criminal system and his selfdestructive bent. Straight time 1978 r 1h 54min crime, drama 21 april 1978 italy after being released on parole, a career burglar assaults his former probation officer, returns to a life of crime, and goes on the run. After being released on parole, a burglar attempts to go straight, get a regular job, and just go by the rules. Emmet walsh and is on the dodge, looking for a score. Dustin hoffman plays max, a freed con trapped by an indifferent criminal system and. The 20 best dustin hoffman movies you need to watch taste. Straight time 2006 stream and watch online moviefone. He takes a mindless job in a cannery, patiently endures the abuse of his pompous parole.
Stars a mustached dustin hoffman as a criminal trying to go straight after being released from prison. Academy awardwinner dustin hoffman racing stripes, meet the fockers and gary busey under siege, the firm star in the dramatic and riveting story of an excon battling for a new life and love in the glare and tension of the big city. David shires hokey and dated score and a slow buildup work against it but this is easily one of dustin hoffmans best performances and the rest. He was raised in a jewish family from ukraine, russiapoland, and romania. After years behind bars, max dembo faces straight time. Winner of two academy awards in addition to five nominations, he was bestowed with innumerable other prestigious awards such as golden globe, bafta, emmy, drama desk, kennedy centre, genie award and so on for his unmatched contribution to the. Straight time 1978 dustin hoffman gary busey harry dean stanton discussion in visual arts started by jimmiep, aug 22. Straight time is a small gangster film that shows how impossible is to a smalltime thief to regenerate and begin a straight life in insensitive the american correctional system with abusive parole officers and no assistance to the excons. Winner of two academy awards in addition to five nominations, he was bestowed with innumerable other prestigious awards such as golden globe, bafta, emmy, drama desk, kennedy centre, genie award and so on for his unmatched contribution to the field of acting. But its also a gripping genre piece and gutpunching character study both at the same time, smack dab in the 70s golden age of paranoid crime pictures. He hopes it will mean a new life, a job, a place to call home, perhaps even a girl of his own. Straight time a film of grim wit the new york times. Title straight time year 1978 directors ulu grosbard, dustin hoffman genre drama, crime.
Straight time is notable for one of dustin hoffman s bestand leastseenperformances, as a lifelong criminal who, as a parolee, struggles to go straight. The movie is based on the novel no beast so fierce, by edward bunker, who also acts in the movie. Right there, you owe it to yourself to see straight time. An actors actor, a perfectionist, and wildly talented, dustin hoffman is rightly regarded as one of the greatest film actors of all time. Paroled criminal max dembo is compelled to withstand the calculated cruelties of parole officer earl frank. Academy awardwinner dustin hoffman racing stripes, meet the fockers and gary busey under siege, the firm star in the dramatic and riveting story of an excon battling for a new life. The most famous phrases, film quotes and movie lines by dustin hoffman. Straight time manufactured on demand, mono sound on tcm shop. Straight time 1978 this underappreciated nugget from the 70s is a mustsee for fans of dustin hoffman, author edward bunker and quentin tarantino. Emmet walsh, and begins a romance with a sympathetic girl from the employment office, jenny theresa russell. Mar 18, 1978 in straight time, in the person of dustin hoffman, hes a fascinating character, made romantic only to the extent that an actor of such stature invests him with importance that is otherwise denied. He takes a mindless job in a cannery, patiently endures. But its also a gripping genre piece and gutpunching character study both at the same time, smack dab.
The emergence of dustin hoffman in 1967 heralded the arrival of a new era of hollywood stardom. But when earl erroneously busts jack for drug abuse, the excon. Saw when it was in the theaters, and ive often wondered why its been kind of forgotten. Straight time 1978 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Kramer, which he won the academy award for best actor for the first time for his performance as ted kramer. Watch online straight time 1978 full movie putlocker123, download straight time putlocker123 stream straight time movie in hd 720p1080p. Released june 19th, 2006, straight time stars dustin hoffman, theresa russell, gary busey, harry dean stanton the r movie has a runtime of about. Dec 18, 2018 take dustin hoffman in his 1970s prime, mix him with some nitro glycerin stir gently and youve got max dembo, in the classic crime drama straight time. With dustin hoffman, theresa russell, gary busey, harry dean stanton. In straight time, in the person of dustin hoffman, hes a fascinating character, made romantic only to the extent that an actor of such stature invests him with importance that is otherwise denied.
Dustin hoffman performs a criminal that is trapped in the underworld, supported by an excellent cast of. Dustin hoffman, harry dean stanton and gary busey get into a car to go rob a jewelry store. The best movie quotes, movie lines and film phrases by movie quotes. Sep 23, 20 academy awardwinner dustin hoffman racing stripes, meet the fockers and gary busey under siege, the firm star in the dramatic and riveting story of an excon battling for a new life.
A career criminal, max dembo dustin hoffman is determined to go straight after his latest stint in prison. Straight time is a 1978 american crime drama film directed by ulu grosbard and starring dustin hoffman, theresa russell, gary busey, harry dean stanton, m. Yes, the movie became a cultural touchstone and a classic, turning the then30yearold into a sensation almost overnight. After starring in the suspensethriller marathon man 1976 and the crime drama straight time 1978, hoffman starred in the 1979 drama kramer vs. Take dustin hoffman in his 1970s prime, mix him with some nitro glycerin stir gently and youve got max dembo, in the classic crime drama straight time. Dustin hoffman list of movies and tv shows tv guide. It eventually becomes clear that neither hoffman nor his fellow excons will be able to survive looking for legitimate work. Straight time is a most unlikeable film because dustin hoffman, starring as a paroled and longtime criminal, cannot overcome the essentially distasteful and. Released june 19th, 2006, straight time stars dustin hoffman, theresa russell, gary busey, harry dean stanton the r movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 54 min, and received a score of out of 100. The more max tries to go straight, the more he is defeated by circumstance. Straight time is a most unlikeable film because dustin hoffman, starring as a paroled and longtime criminal, cannot overcome the essentially distasteful and increasingly unsympathetic elements in the character. Emmet walsh, and being scolded, early in straight time, 1978, from a novel by san. In less than a week, hes had a scuffle with his parole officer m. The more max tries to go straight, the more he is defeated by circumstance or hectored by the sadistic frank.
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