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The Parole Officer

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  • 1h 33m
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6.3/10
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Steve Coogan, Lena Headey, Ben Miller, Om Puri, and Steven Waddington in The Parole Officer (2001)
A failed parole officer framed for murder must enlist the help of his former clients to clear his name.
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A failed parole officer framed for murder must enlist the help of his former clients to clear his name.A failed parole officer framed for murder must enlist the help of his former clients to clear his name.A failed parole officer framed for murder must enlist the help of his former clients to clear his name.
IMDb RATING
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6.9K
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  • Director
    • John Duigan
  • Writers
    • Steve Coogan
    • Henry Normal
  • Stars
    • Steve Coogan
    • Lena Headey
    • Emma Gilmour
Top credits
  • Director
    • John Duigan
  • Writers
    • Steve Coogan
    • Henry Normal
  • Stars
    • Steve Coogan
    • Lena Headey
    • Emma Gilmour
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 69User reviews
    • 26Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
      • 2 nominations total

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    Steve Coogan, Lena Headey, Ben Miller, Om Puri, and Steven Waddington in The Parole Officer (2001)
    Steve Coogan, Lena Headey, Ben Miller, Om Puri, and Steven Waddington in The Parole Officer (2001)
    Steve Coogan, Lena Headey, Ben Miller, Om Puri, and Steven Waddington in The Parole Officer (2001)
    Steve Coogan, Lena Headey, Ben Miller, Om Puri, and Steven Waddington in The Parole Officer (2001)
    Steve Coogan, Lena Headey, Ben Miller, Om Puri, and Steven Waddington in The Parole Officer (2001)
    Steve Coogan, Lena Headey, Ben Miller, Om Puri, and Steven Waddington in The Parole Officer (2001)
    Steve Coogan, Lena Headey, Ben Miller, Om Puri, and Steven Waddington in The Parole Officer (2001)
    Steve Coogan, Lena Headey, Ben Miller, Om Puri, and Steven Waddington in The Parole Officer (2001)
    Steve Coogan, Lena Headey, Ben Miller, Om Puri, and Steven Waddington in The Parole Officer (2001)
    Steve Coogan, Lena Headey, and Steven Waddington in The Parole Officer (2001)
    Stephen Dillane and Lena Headey in The Parole Officer (2001)
    Omar Sharif and Om Puri in The Parole Officer (2001)

    Top cast

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    Steve Coogan
    Steve Coogan
    • Simon Gardenas Simon Garden
    Lena Headey
    Lena Headey
    • Emmaas Emma
    Emma Gilmour
    • Secretaryas Secretary
    Susan Jane Tanner
    • Stern Womanas Stern Woman
    Iain Mitchell
    Iain Mitchell
    • Tribunal Chairmanas Tribunal Chairman
    James Smith
    James Smith
    • Tribunal Manas Tribunal Man
    Om Puri
    Om Puri
    • Georgeas George
    Steven Waddington
    Steven Waddington
    • Jeffas Jeff
    Ben Miller
    Ben Miller
    • Colinas Colin
    Emma Williams
    Emma Williams
    • Kirstyas Kirsty
    Stephen Dillane
    Stephen Dillane
    • Inspector Burtonas Inspector Burton
    Bruce McGregor
    • First Policemanas First Policeman
    Justin Burrows
    • Millsas Mills
    Marc Goodhall
    • Deathas Death
    • (as Marc Goodall)
    • …
    Clive Kneller
    • Deaconas Deacon
    John Henshaw
    • Cochranas Cochran
    Buster Reeves
    Buster Reeves
    • First Hardmanas First Hardman
    Brian Nickels
    Brian Nickels
    • Second Hardmanas Second Hardman
    • (as Brian 'Sonny' Nickels)
    • Director
      • John Duigan
    • Writers
      • Steve Coogan
      • Henry Normal
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Despite the title of the film, Simon Garden is portrayed and referred to as a Probation Officer throughout, which is the correct title for his job in both the UK and the U.S.
    • Goofs
      CMT buses operate in Liverpool, not Manchester.
    • Quotes

      [after seeing Emma in the mirror naked]

      Simon Garden: You've got a lovely little pu... cat

    • Crazy credits
      During the first part of the credits there is footage showing the cast dancing to "Heroes" by David Bowie
    • Connections
      Features Trumpton (1967)
    • Soundtracks
      Dreamer
      Performed by Supertramp
      Written by Roger Hodgson and Rick Davies
      Used by kind permission of Rondor Music (London) Ltd /
      Universal Music Publishing Ltd
      Courtesy of A&M Records/Polydor UK Ltd
      Licensed by kind permission from the Film & TV Licensing division, part of the Universal Music Group

    User reviews69

    Review
    Top review
    I heard it was a "comedy"
    The first comment I ever heard about this film was "don't miss the hilarious roller coaster scene". If that was the high-point(sic)I must have missed something. A total embarassment for all concerned surely? I should have known when I saw the tag-line "Best British Comedy since The Full Monty". And if it won the Empire award for Best British Comedy what else was on offer.....?

    A dreadful mess. Please give us more credit in future.
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    • Mar 1, 2003

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 10, 2001 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Languages
      • English
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • 假釋軍官
    • Filming locations
      • Delph, Saddleworth, Oldham, Greater Manchester, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • DNA Films
      • Figment Films
      • Toledo Pictures
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $6,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $4,424,253
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 33 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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