The movie is based on the novel no beast so fierce, by edward bunker, who also acts in the movie. 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. The graduate 1967, midnight cowboy 1969, little big man 1970, all. 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. Kramer, which he won the academy award for best actor for the first time for his performance as ted kramer. 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. He is the recipient of numerous accolades including two academy awards, six golden globe awards including the cecil b. Straight time ulu grosbard, dustin hoffman, theresa. Emmet walsh, and being scolded, early in straight time, 1978, from a novel by san quentin inmate edward bunker. Straight time is a most unlikeable film because dustin hoffman, starring as a paroled and longtime criminal, cannot overcome the essentially. He takes a mindless job in a cannery, patiently endures the abuse of his pompous parole officer, earl m. Straight time 1978 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
In less than a week, hes had a scuffle with his parole officer m. Straight time is a 1978 american crime drama film directed by ulu grosbard and starring dustin hoffman, theresa russell, gary busey, harry dean stanton. Its one of the only movies in memory where a character we fully identify with turns out to not be such a good guy and stays that way. Straight time is notable for one of dustin hoffman s bestand leastseenperformances, as a lifelong criminal who, as a parolee, struggles to go straight. Academy awardwinner dustin hoffman and gary busey star in the dramatic and. 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. 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. This film has none of the precision of manns later works, and the main. Straight time 1978 this underappreciated nugget from the 70s is a mustsee for fans of dustin hoffman, author edward bunker and quentin tarantino.
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. Six decades and still going strong, dustin hoffman is one of the finest actors in history of cinema. This movie is an excellent portrait of what i know about the way felons think and act. Straight time, hoisted high by a brilliant and dexterous performance by dustin hoffman, pulls off a very unusual trick. 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. After years behind bars, max dembo faces straight time. Straight time is notable for one of dustin hoffmans bestand leastseenperformances, as a lifelong criminal who, as a parolee, struggles to go straight. Parolee max dustin hoffman wants to live as an affluent low class rounder, and he dislikes the squalid world that is all he can afford. Dustin hoffman finally gave the unquestionably great performance. Stay in the know with the latest movie news and cast interviews at. With dustin hoffman, theresa russell, gary busey, harry dean stanton. 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.
Demille award, four baftas, three drama desk awards, and two emmy awards. After being released on parole, a career burglar assaults his former probation officer, returns to a life of crime, and goes on the run. 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 plays max, a freed con trapped by an indifferent criminal system and his selfdestructive bent. 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. Straight time 1978 official trailer dustin hoffman, theresa russell movie hd after being released on parole, a burglar attempts to go. Straight time wont change that, but it is a very good film.
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 best movie quotes, movie lines and film phrases by movie quotes. It eventually becomes clear that neither hoffman nor his fellow excons will be. 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. Emmett walsh maybe the greatest character actor of all time as his parole officer, and theresa russell looking like shes about 18 as his naive love interest. He has appeared in five films that have been selected for the national film registry by the library of congress as being culturally, historically or aesthetically significant. Stars a mustached dustin hoffman as a criminal trying to go straight after being released from prison. Straight time 1978 dustin hoffman gary busey harry. Emmet walsh, and begins a romance with a sympathetic girl from the employment office, jenny theresa russell. 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. Straight time a film of grim wit the new york times. An excellent portrayal by hoffman is at the center of the movie, but there is also fine work on display from m.
Straight time manufactured on demand, mono sound on tcm shop. The 20 best dustin hoffman movies you need to watch taste. He takes a mindless job in a cannery, patiently endures the abuse of his pompous parole. 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. It is also a high point in dustin hoffman s career, perhaps his greatest performance. Just how serious is the dramatic substance of straight time, the grimly witty account of the decline of max dembo dustin hoffman, an excon. Dustin hoffman, harry dean stanton and gary busey get into a car to go rob a jewelry store. Dustin hoffman racing stripes, meet the fockers and gary busey under siege, the firm star. He hopes it will mean a new life, a job, a place to call home, perhaps even a girl of his own. Aug 08, 2017 the fact that hoffman was, by many accounts, going through his own marital discord at the time may have helped play into how raw the performance is the movie is still brutal to watch long.
Hoffman is brilliant in his interpretation of a prison lifer. Straight time, based on a novel by edward bunker reservoir dogs mr. Right there, you owe it to yourself to see straight time. Dustin hoffman and harry dean stanton in straight time 1978 dustin. A career criminal, max dembo dustin hoffman is determined to go straight after his latest stint in prison. Its also pretty clear that straight time was an influence on reservoir dogs, particularly the jewelry store robbery.
Straight time packs a punchthanks to the intense and wellmodulated performance by dustin hoffman. Straight time 1978 movie clip the conditions of your. This underappreciated nugget from the 70s is a mustsee for fans of dustin hoffman, author edward bunker and quentin tarantino. Dustin hoffman delivers as a recently released parolee struggling to adapt to life outside of prison and comply with the guidelines of the criminal justice system you get the impression he feels is setting him up for failure. Dustin hoffman full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Straight time 1978 official trailer dustin hoffman, theresa. The fact that hoffman was, by many accounts, going through his own marital discord at the time may have helped play into how raw the performance is the movie is still brutal to watch long. Home forums discussions visual arts straight time 1978 dustin hoffman gary busey harry dean stanton discussion in visual arts started by jimmiep, aug 22, 2011. But when earl erroneously busts jack for drug abuse, the excon. This modest movie captured the blown out angst of the 70s better than any other film and is a worthy addition to the great tradition of noir gangster dramas that began with high sierra starring bogart. Dustin hoffman is great as usual and harry dean stanton is amazing too. Nov 10, 2007 a scene from the 1978 cult film, straight time.
Welldirected and artful, this film is gritty, very 70s, and has a great cast led by dustin hoffman in one of his best performances. Dustin lee hoffman born august 8, 1937 is an american actor and filmmaker. The most famous phrases, film quotes and movie lines by dustin hoffman. He is known for his versatile portrayals of antiheroes and emotionally vulnerable characters. I will warn you that mickey rourke plays a tranny inmate. Emmet walsh and is on the dodge, looking for a score. If you are a fan of straight time, id suggest you read the book its based upon, which i believe is called no beast so fierce. Eddie bunker also wrote a pretty good prison novel called animal factory, which was made into a very underseen movie that i liked quite a bit. It is also a high point in dustin hoffmans career, perhaps his greatest performance. Emmet walsh provide strong support in a solid cast. Straight time 2006 stream and watch online moviefone.
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