
Straight Time(1978)
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.


“Whether they win or lose, they'll be "Going in Style"”
Three kindly old men decide to light up the dimming twilight of their lives with a last blaze of glory – by sticking up a Manhattan bank in broad daylight.

George Burns
Joe

Art Carney
Al

Lee Strasberg
Willie

Charles Hallahan
Pete

Pamela Payton-Wright
Kathy
Siobhan Keegan
Colleen
Brian Neville
Kevin
Constantine Hartofolis
Boy in Park

Mary Testa
Teller
Jean Shevlin
Mrs. Fein
Going in Style is a crime, drama, comedy film released in 1979 exploring themes of bank robbery, senior citizen. Directed by Martin Brest, it stars George Burns, Art Carney, Lee Strasberg. Three kindly old men decide to light up the dimming twilight of their lives with a last blaze of glory – by sticking up a Manhattan bank in broad daylight.
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