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The Parole Officer (2001)
Director: John Duigan
Cast: Steve Coogan, Lena Headey, Ben Miller, Om Puri
Runtime93 min
Rating12
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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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Directed by John Duigan, The Parole Officer from 2001 is a delightful blend of crime and comedy, featuring a standout performance from Steve Coogan as a hapless parole officer forced to enlist his former clients to prove his innocence. This unique premise and the film's offbeat sense of humor make it a must-see for fans of quirky, character-driven stories.
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The Parole Officer is a 2001 British comedy heist film, written by and starring Steve Coogan, directed by John Duigan, and produced by DNA Films. The film also stars Lena Headey, Stephen Dillane, Om Puri, Steven Waddington, Ben Miller, Emma Williams, and Omar Sharif. The plot revolves around a probation officer framed for murder, who seeks to prove their innocence by breaking into a bank containing vital evidence against the real culprit, with the aid of a diverse group of former criminals they paroled.
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