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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.

Please God, don't let him get caught.

Genres: Crime, Drama

Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Theresa Russell, Gary Busey

Released: March 18, 1978

Runtime: 114.0

Popularity Rating: 2.353

First Artists, Sweetwall

United States of America

Max Dembo Dustin Hoffman
Jenny Mercer Theresa Russell
Willy Darin Gary Busey
Jerry Schue Harry Dean Stanton
Earl Frank M. Emmet Walsh
Carol Schue Rita Taggart
Selma Darin Kathy Bates
Manny Sandy Baron
Henry Darin Jake Busey
Grocery Clerk Peter Kwong
Cafe Owner Fran Ryan
Mickey Edward Bunker
Hotel Manager Tina Menard
Bar Patron Stephanie Ericsson
Counterman Dave Kelly
Waiter Don Sommese
Grocer Kit Jee Wong
Employment Clerk Jane Howard

Art — Art Direction: Dick Lawrence
Art — Production Design: Stephen B. Grimes
Art — Set Decoration: Marvin March
Camera — Camera Operator: Robert M. Stevens
Camera — Director of Photography: Owen Roizman
Costume & Make-Up — Hairstylist: Vivienne Walker
Costume & Make-Up — Makeup Artist: Bob Westmoreland
Crew — Stunt Coordinator: Dick Ziker
Crew — Stunt Coordinator: Everett Creach
Crew — Stunts: Alan Gibbs
Crew — Stunts: Sorin Serene Pricopie
Crew — Stunts: Victor Paul
Directing — Assistant Director: Jack Roe
Directing — Director: Ulu Grosbard
Directing — Script Supervisor: John Franco
Editing — Editor: Randy Roberts
Editing — Editor: Sam O'Steen
Production — Associate Producer: Gail Mutrux
Production — Casting: Dianne Crittenden
Production — Executive Producer: Howard Pine
Production — Producer: Stanley Beck
Production — Producer: Tim Zinnemann
Sound — Original Music Composer: David Shire
Writing — Novel: Edward Bunker
Writing — Screenplay: Alvin Sargent
Writing — Screenplay: Edward Bunker
Writing — Screenplay: Jeffrey Boam
Writing — Writer: Michael Mann