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#250 Straight Time (1978)
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- Broken VCR
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- Mar 31, 2026
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- 5680
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Summary
Ulu Grosbard's 1978 gritty neo-noir crime drama, STRAIGHT TIME, is our feature presentation this week! We talk Edward Bunker's influence on the film, Michael Mann's involvement, Dustin Hoffman stepping away from directorial duties, the "Stanton-Walsh Rule", and much more! We also pick our Top 7 Movies of 1978 in this week's Silver Screen 7! Join our Patreon ($2.99/month) here linktr.ee/brokenvcr to watch the episodes LIVE in video form day/weeks early. Find us on Instagram @thebrokenvcr and follow us on LetterBoxd! Become a regular here at THE BROKEN VCR!