The Parole Officer
“Fighting crime the only way he knows how. Badly.”
A hapless parole officer is framed for murder by a crooked police chief. To prove his innocence he must entice his former clients away from the law abiding lives they are now living to recover the evidence that will save him.
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About The Parole Officer
The Parole Officer is a 2001 English-language crime and comedy film directed by John Duigan. The cast is led by Steve Coogan, Lena Headey, Ben Miller. It has a runtime of 1h 33m. Viewers rate it 5.8/10 across 100 ratings.
The Parole Officer was produced by Toledo Pictures, DNA Films, and Figment Films and made in United Kingdom. It was released on August 10, 2001, and carries a 12 certification.
- Director
- John Duigan
- Writers
- Steve Coogan, Henry Normal
- Release date
- August 10, 2001
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- 12
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- Toledo Pictures, DNA Films, Figment Films
The Parole Officer cast & crew
The Parole Officer was directed by John Duigan and written by Steve Coogan and Henry Normal.
The cast features Steve Coogan as Simon Garden, Lena Headey as Emma, Ben Miller as Colin, Om Puri as George, Steven Waddington as Jeff, and Stephen Dillane as Inspector Burton.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Alex Heffes, cinematography is by John Daly, and it was produced by Andrew Macdonald and Callum McDougall.
Is The Parole Officer worth watching?
The Parole Officer holds an audience score of 5.8/10 from 124 ratings, a more divisive crime films.
At 1h 33m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy crime and comedy, The Parole Officer is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Parole Officer
Steve Coogan
Simon Garden
Lena Headey
Emma
Ben Miller
Colin
Om Puri
George
Steven Waddington
Jeff
Stephen Dillane
Inspector Burton
Emma Williams
Kirsty
John Henshaw
Cochran
Bernard Wrigley
Bike Group Leader
Omar Sharif
Victor
Jenny Agutter
Victor's Wife
Simon Pegg
Deflated Husband
The Parole Officer — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Parole Officer in United States?
The Parole Officer is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is The Parole Officer in?
The Parole Officer is originally in English, with audio tracks including Japanese, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Parole Officer?
The Parole Officer runs 1 hours 33 minutes (93 minutes).
▸What is The Parole Officer rated?
The Parole Officer is rated 12. It holds a 5.8/10 audience score from 124 ratings.
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