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Synopsis
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.
Ratings
| Source | Rating | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| IMDb | 7.4/10 | 42% |
| Rotten Tomatoes | 82% | 21% |
| Metacritic | 64/100 | 21% |
| TMDB | 7.1/10221 votes | 16% |
| Balasaur Score | 73 | 100% |
Key crew
- Jeffrey BoamScreenplay
- Ulu GrosbardDirector
- Alvin SargentScreenplay
- Edward BunkerScreenplay
- David ShireOriginal Music Composer
- Michael MannScreenplay
Cast
- Dustin HoffmanMax Dembo
- Theresa RussellJenny Mercer
- Gary BuseyWilly Darin
- Harry Dean StantonJerry Schue
- M. Emmet WalshEarl Frank
- Rita TaggartCarol Schue
- Kathy BatesSelma Darin
- Sandy BaronManny
- Jake BuseyHenry Darin
- Peter KwongGrocery Clerk
- Fran RyanCafe Owner
- Edward BunkerMickey



























