The Parole Officer(2001)
Fighting crime the only way he knows how. Badly.
The Parole Officer Synopsis
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.
The Parole Officer (2001) is a crime and comedy film directed by John Duigan, released on August 10, 2001 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Steve Coogan, Lena Headey, Ben Miller and Om Puri. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 127 ratings.
- Director:
- John Duigan
- Writers:
- Steve Coogan, Henry Normal
- Producers:
- Duncan Kenworthy, Callum McDougall, Andrew Macdonald
- Cinematographer:
- John Daly
- Composer:
- Alex Heffes
- Production:
- Toledo Pictures, DNA Films, Figment Films
- Status:
- Released
The Parole Officer (2001) Trailer
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The Parole Officer Cast & Crew
Main cast
Steve Coogan
as Simon Garden
Lena Headey
as Emma
Ben Miller
as Colin
Om Puri
as George
Steven Waddington
as Jeff
Stephen Dillane
as Inspector Burton
Emma Williams
as Kirsty
John Henshaw
as Cochran
Bernard Wrigley
as Bike Group Leader
Omar Sharif
as Victor
Jenny Agutter
as Victor's Wife
Simon Pegg
as Deflated Husband
Key crew
Directed by John Duigan, written by Steve Coogan and Henry Normal, produced by Duncan Kenworthy, Callum McDougall and Andrew Macdonald.
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The Parole Officer Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 127 ratings.
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The Parole Officer – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Parole Officer?
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The main cast of The Parole Officer (2001) includes Steve Coogan, Lena Headey, Ben Miller, Om Puri and Steven Waddington. The film was directed by John Duigan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Parole Officer released?
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The Parole Officer was released on August 10, 2001 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is The Parole Officer worth watching?
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The Parole Officer (2001) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 127 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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