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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)
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- TriviaAs a gag, Steve Coogan featured three review quotes on the back of the UK version of the DVD, the first review reads: "Unarguably the greatest film ever made" which was quoted by Alan Partridge, a fictional character created by Coogan. Another review says "A Bag of Sh*te" quoted by Paul Calf, (another fictional creation of Coogan's), while the third review is a standard quote from a Hot Dog magazine review which reads: "Coogan is the new Peter Sellers".
- 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
Featured review
Steve Coogan has arguably been the funniest man on British television in recent years. His rise from Spitting Image voice and impressionist to the inventor of classic character comedies involving Alan Partridge, Paul and Pauline Calf and the like has been unrivalled, taking in tv shows like The Day Today and long runs in West End theatre.
Surely transposing this impressive track record to the big screen would prove no difficulty at all? Well, it does. Perhaps it is judging this film in light of Coogan's previous output, but I was expecting more frequent laughs and more outright comedy, rather than falling into the typical English track of delivering a gentle, amusing tale that is charming but ultimately forgettable.
The plot, involving Coogan's failed parole officer who witnesses a murder and is subsequently framed by a corrupt police officer, is all well and good. There are several comic moments, including the now infamous rollercoaster scene.
Somehow however the characters are not strong enough (Coogan himself is most guilty here) and the laughs insufficiently hearty. I expect the appeal of the film will be limited outside of the UK.
Surely transposing this impressive track record to the big screen would prove no difficulty at all? Well, it does. Perhaps it is judging this film in light of Coogan's previous output, but I was expecting more frequent laughs and more outright comedy, rather than falling into the typical English track of delivering a gentle, amusing tale that is charming but ultimately forgettable.
The plot, involving Coogan's failed parole officer who witnesses a murder and is subsequently framed by a corrupt police officer, is all well and good. There are several comic moments, including the now infamous rollercoaster scene.
Somehow however the characters are not strong enough (Coogan himself is most guilty here) and the laughs insufficiently hearty. I expect the appeal of the film will be limited outside of the UK.
- huggybear-2
- Aug 12, 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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