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6.3/10
7.1K
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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.
- Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
- 2 nominations total
Marc Goodhall
- Death
- (as Marc Goodall)
- …
Brian Nickels
- Second Hardman
- (as Brian 'Sonny' Nickels)
- Director
- Writers
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Did you know
- TriviaDespite 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.
- GoofsSimon Garden's correct job title would be "probation officer" in England. "Parole officer" is an Americanism, and is probably used for the international market. However, while "parole" is used in the title of the film, "probation" is used throughout the film script.
- Quotes
[after seeing Emma in the mirror naked]
Simon Garden: You've got a lovely little pu... cat
- Crazy creditsDuring the first part of the credits there is footage showing the cast
dancing to "Heroes" by David Bowie
- ConnectionsFeatures Trumpton (1967)
- SoundtracksDreamer
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
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Only occasionally hilarious.
I like Steve Coogan, so naturally I was excited about his film debut. Co-written by Coogan, it should have been a laugh riot. Unfortunately however, it isn't. There are some inspired moments of pure hiarity, one being the rollercoaster scene, but other jokes fail to raise laughs. The supporting cast is OK, especially Om Puri (of East Is East fame), but it's a mild disappointment overall. Should've been great, but as it is, it's only quite good. Sorry Steve, but TV's a better showcase for your comic talents.
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- helenaduberry
- Aug 22, 2001
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Box office
- Budget
- $6,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross worldwide
- $4,424,253
- Runtime1 hour 33 minutes
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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