Trivia / Straight Time

• Playing Against Type: While Dustin Hoffman didn't really have a type and played a variety of roles, he rarely played tough guys, making his turn as career criminal Max Dembo a bit of a shock.
• Uncredited Role: Michael Mann did an uncredited rewrite of the script.
• What Could Have Been: Originally, Dustin Hoffman was going to direct the movie as well as star in it.