David Shire - Straight Time (1978)

[@kostasplafountzis3544]

Great score by the highly underestimated david shire who was one.of the best jazz filmsoundtrack composers in the 70s

[@aweebunny]

This is one that slipped under everybody's radar. A great film with a great cast, direction and editing. Harry Dean Stanton is the most under rated character actor of our time.

[@SLC-zf8kd]

What a movie. Only a masterpiece like this makes you want to watch it again and again as time goes on... Generally, the 70s were the best time -- the best movies, the best actors, the best music, the most gorgeous women, the best fashions...

[@andyinoregon]

There were maybe 25 people in the theater in Toledo, Ohio when I saw this in 1978, and we all applauded when the closing credits ended. Could be the best American film ever made about criminal recidivism. Hoffman, Harry Dean Stanton, Theresa Russell, M. Emmett Walsh, Gary Busey and Kathy Bates all give Oscar-worthy performances. And this theme song by David Shire played in my head for hours after I left the theater. Your taste is impeccable, zerokomma.

[@varunemani]

I agree i cant help thinking of Pacino when i look at Dustin and it's not just the Dopelganger looks or the wide eyed loud but controlled performance as well which are similar. But i cant explain why their star values and the box office/popularity of their movies are so different. All people remember of Dustin is probably the Rain man. Infact if Straight time had Pacino play the lead the movie would have had more of the cult status that it deserves! 🍷

[@andyinoregon]

@@varunemani The first film I ever paid to see more than once in a theater was "The Graduate" -- and I saw it 6 times. Hoffman's range as an actor was proven beyond any doubt several years later in "Midnight Cowboy." Ratso Rizzo was an incredible acting stretch from Benjamin Braddock.

[@phantomcollector1976]

AN UNDERRATED MASTERPIECE

[@korikong3]

Awesome sound. I never get tired listening to this. Classic .

[@JimHensley1]

Wow! What an awesome movie! Great music! Great cast!

[@1986SSMONTECARLO]

Back when movies were GOOD and had REAL soundtracks

[@louismatassa9105]

👍 🎥 Dustin Hoffman did a 👍 job!

[@NombreUnico]

Amazing film, full of incredible actors and a great story!

[@keithricard]

Super film, Dustin Hoffman est un grand.

[@jnaveira59]

Thank you for posting this! One of my all-time favorite films that nobody knows. I've always loved and wanted to buy this soundtrack but have never seen it in any form. I was thrilled when the film itself came out on DVD nearly 30 years after its release!

[@samuraiyao]

One of the top best American movies of all time!!!

[@sleggarri]

Great tune for one of my all-time favorite films. I love 70s movies!

[@closer71]

Love Harry Dean Stanton in this movie.

[@vawakamigudu]

I have seen this movie in 1979, lucky me I am going to watch it again tonight!

[@smooches1368]

Such fine music for such a fine movie. Hoffman at his best. I watch my aging VHS copy of it at least two times a year.

[@krisscanlon4051]

I think its Hoffmans best and that is saying something...so many good films to many to mention

[@mooville32]

And that I did. In fact I turned another person onto the film tonight and I suggested she watch your trailer along with the original before showtime. They showed this at the Egyptian in LA last summer during the 70's not on DVd series, a great print and everybody in the theatre stood up clapping at the end. Still a few good things about Los Angeles, I think.

[@sbbinahee]

Always loved this theme and movie.Never heard it in stereo as my vhs copy was in mono...GREAT STUFF!!

[@AstonishingSodApe]

Brilliant editing, brilliant music. Thank you sir!

[@zerokomma]

thanks chief, appreciated :) You're welcome.

[@louismatassa8489]

A Great movie and Dustin Hoffman put on a Great performance

[@zerokomma]

.....good to know there are people of "CLASS" out there who take the time to enjoy cool 70's films. Kudos buddy!

[@rocky8838]

I was just about to write the same thing about Straight time,in which Hoffman gives one of his best performances.Also,the movie says a lot about the judicial system in the U.S too.This is a mostly unknown gem that people need to see!

[@arunphillips6977]

Well, looks like my rant below paid off, we have a Blu Ray now from WB...!

[@leanatale7251]

Absolutely loved this movie. Must be the boy in me.

[@Soundtrackcollector]

Love your editing ...nice work! Thanks for the post.

[@mooville32]

Up until tonight one thing that always bugged me was peoples home made trailers on youtube, UG!!!. They usually are garbage but this is grade A, well done, classy, reverent, and just impressive. Thanks man.

[@AstonishingSodApe]

Now this is how you make a music video! Better than most out there nowadays.

[@Acein3055]

Great video and music. Thanks

[@kookaimorita1571]

Thanks great work!!! Many years ago I saw this film on the screen in Japan. and I remenbered that day, you know when I was a teeenage, I'm looking for this sound track record but I never founded. Now, I touched it.

[@royteague]

This is the first time I have ever posted on you tube but thought I'd sign up just to say what a great job the poster has done with this. Awesome! I feel a youtube downloading moment coming on..... Thanks for this superb effort zerokomma.

[@zerokomma]

Yeah...great film...great score. Love this flick too.

[@tomxchao]

R.i.P., Harry Dean Stanton.

[@zerokomma]

Thanks bud. Mr. Hoffman is quite great in this flick, isn't he? Quite underrated film too.

[@ZINCOVIX8754]

fantastic edit my friend,simply brilliant....your own style printed all over it...lov it

[@zerokomma]

Sir, Theressa's one of the best butts to grace the silver screen!!! Good taste man!

[@sinbad0910]

I really want to see this movie now

[@1986SSMONTECARLO]

Just watched again for probably the 10th time since '78 on TCM, GREAT movie, Teresa Russell was F*CKING HOT!!!!

[@garnettk]

High Contrast - twilight's last gleaming

[@Comedy4cast]

Thanks for posting this. I remember it well, but it's hard to find the song anywhere!

[@abc-ew3vz]

I enjoyed the film yes. Though now I am almost haunted with this question. Who is the Drummer playing so well here. It feels like Steve Gadd. Am I correct? ....anybody know?

[@zerokomma]

One more time: danke! Seems your a man of style too. Kudos!

[@sonkanmercan8763]

Still Max dembo in 2021!

[@zerokomma]

@MrCJSuperbad ...some great info there. I remember Bunker in Runaway Train and Reservoir Dogs if i remember correctly. Cheers.

[@zerokomma]

Merci.

[@zerokomma]

thanks bud.

[@MDMC313]

High Contrast

[@gnubbolo]

thx for vid

[@varunemani]

I agree i cant help thinking of Pacino when i look at Dustin and it's not just the Dopelganger looks or the wide eyed loud but controlled performance as well which are similar. But i cant explain why their star values and the box office/popularity of their movies are so different. All people remember of Dustin is probably the Rain man. Infact if Straight time had Pacino play the lead the movie would have had more of the cult status that it deserves! 🍷

[@BigJackGameplays]

I think Pacino would've ruined this movie; his acting style and what we usually see him play's something this movie doesn't need; meanwhile Hoffman has that "secrecy" this role really needs.

[@mauriciovillamar2951]

​​@@BigJackGameplaysHoffman is a more subtle and measured performer.

[@zerokomma]

@andyinoregon ...thank you sir.

[@mooville32]

Love 'The Outside Man' one too, grrrrreat music!! Will we see a proper 'Deliverance' trailer this year? A classic with a 'dated' trailer as you know.

[@billjoe39]

Nice film, good surprises, with an unpredictable, 'open' kind of ending like the 1972 Sam Peckinpah/Steve McQueen film.'The Getaway', I'm sure many are tired of seeing the hackneyed, 'Bonnie And Clyde' style epilogue so prevalent in Hollywood films in the 60's onward......plus what other chance to see early Kathy Bates and Theresa Russell in the 70's.

[@zerokomma]

great film.....yer welcome

[@charleyvarrick3627]

Not very famous movie but for me is one of the greatest movie of all time, I watch it once every year :)

[@wetcamelfood]

Always loved this movie & score & wished there was a soundtrack to it with the solo acoustic guitar bits like during the scenes when Max moves into the apartment & after he pulls the convenience store holdup counting his takings at the fast food place etc. If you could get those isolated & posted somehow I'd be most grateful! :)

[@lens2optic]

great editing m8

[@arunphillips6977]

Blu Ray, Blu Ray, Blu Ray, Blu Ray, Blu Ray, Blu Ray, Blu Ray, Blu Ray, Blu Ray, Blu Ray, Blu Ray, Blu Ray, Blu Ray, Blu Ray, Blu Ray, Blu Ray, Blu Ray, Blu Ray, Blu Ray, Blu Ray, Blu Ray!!!!!

[@zerokomma]

@swelles30 .....its the Main Theme from Straight Times by David Shire!

[@zerokomma]

Thanks for the comment bud. Appreciated.

[@zerokomma]

Yer welcome bud. Glad you liked it.

[@grovesnor]

He did the soundtrack to Zodiac recently - obviously still has it.

[@zerokomma]

Thanks bud. i use only Sony Vegas and Photoshop. Pm me for any technical details u want to know.

[@louismatassa9105]

I have the 🎥 on 📀

[@kenshiloh]

So cool when it starts with a small combo band, then suddenly you hear a full orchestra. The only other piece I know like this is from the end of Bourne Identity, "Extreme Ways" by Moby(?). Anyone have other favorites of combos turned orch? Thanks!

[@sinbad0910]

Had to give this another look after seeing the movie, thought this was in my favourites anyway apparently not, ah well is now!

[@zerokomma]

@MrCJSuperbad ...this film was gonna be directed by Hoffman too.

[@transitny]

This reminds me of Night Court.

[@paisleyprincess7996]

Yes!

[@zerokomma]

@MrCJSuperbad you're right on that.

[@brianallancobb]

Kind of bright and bouncy for a movie like this. Liked his score for The Conversation better,

[@frankd1965]

I have a friend you used the film for his doctrate thesis.

[@MT-matter]

Anyone know what disco song was laying the club scene???

[@projectmolcos]

Never doubted that for a minute. But he used to do tons of movies, but now works mostly on TV. What gives?

[@projectmolcos]

Whatever happened to David Shire?

[@rickswineberg]

The melody sounds similar to the movie Barbarians at the Gate

[@zerokomma]

@wolverine700 ...thanks wolverine..you 're welcome.

[@swelles30]

what's the name of this song?

[@zerokomma]

@gnubboleso yer welcome

[@johnstephenson9630]

I went into this movie thinking it was about an earnest ex con trying to make a fresh start in society and being derailed by a cold uncaring justice system. Not even halfway through I realized it was about an explosively violent pathological criminal that would still be pulling heist if he had a million bucks to his name. Great movie

[@christopherjames375]

There would be dye packs.bait money alarms .cameras anpr .no bags bnks snymore .it's places where there r no security .jewelers shops .etc

[@brianallancobb]

Everything in the jails looks too clean. Edward Bunker is one of my top five authors. Theresa Russell is a wonder.

[@TheSPACECOWBOY68]

Doesn't she kinda resemble Denise Richards?

[@jasonrfoss248]

I’m thinking Partridge Family era Susan Dey

[@zerokomma]

@KutWrite .....doesn't everybody? :)

[@sinbad0910]

And what a cracking butt Theresa Russell has (no pun intended ..well maybe)

[@christopherjames375]

Bank bags wouldn't be that easy now .

[@anthonyvalentine3216]

Back when Mr Focker jumped parole and started pulling scores

[@inagotable72]

DEP al gran Harry Dean Stanton

[@fingersmcgee2762]

makes u wonder why this movie is a kind of b side movie even tho its so entertaining and more but its really only known to movie geeks

[@gamblerpete]

@5OClockVegasBlue It isn't, the theme is awesome though. :)

[@mikegilbert2500]

gamblerpete He did the theme to The Taking of Pellham 1 2 3, the original

[@geneobrien8907]

+gamblerpete No, its not awesome, its inappropriate music for this scene and the film. It sounds like a theme song for a 70's TV show.

[@JamesStrangeAndRare]

Would LOVE LOVE LOVE To see this made in present day with someone like Christian Bale as Max, or perhaps Mark Wahlberg - both of whom are right age and right intensity - or perhaps....SEAN PENN! as Max....with a director of major skill....Sidney Lumet would have been perfect, but he's passed on....keep the screenplay EXACTLY as the book, "No Beast So Fierce" and make it a HEAT-like three hour opus of a film, and it will make HEAT look like Mr. Rogers. Hollyood - did you catch all that?

[@5OClockVegasBlue]

I don't care for this theme. It gives the impression that the film is lighthearted, which it certainly isn't.

[@mrbrianoblivion]

Listen to it again and you might understand the longing and regret filling the nostalgic sweep of horns and sorrow in the tinkle of piano

[@christopherbowles4306]

Please don't be like Max Dembo.

[@bigfatpear]

whats the point of posting a fucking trailer ?