Parole
Synopsis
High school dropout Jimmy McCusick goes to prison for robbery. After suffering a gang-rape and then drawing the attention of a hardened life-term convict, he is put in protective confinement. Upon being paroled he finds himself unable to hold onto either his girlfriend or his job. Parole officer Andy Driscoll must find a way to keep Jimmy from sliding back into crime.
Top Cast
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Jay Acovone
Leo
Ellen Barkin
Donna
James Naughton
Andy Driscoll
Mark Soper
Jimmy McCusick
Patricia Wettig
Maureen
Lori Cardille
Suzanne Driscoll
Brent Jennings
Marco
Stephen Mendillo
Mike
Ted Ross
Barney
Peter Siragusa
Louis
Richard Jenkins
1st Cop
Meb Boden
Marge
John Bottoms
Willy
Robertson Dean
Cory
John Drabick
Tuttle
Jerry Gershman
Augie
Ann Gillespie
Marie
Brad Jones
Dexter
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Tuchner
- Original Score
- George Fenton
- Original Title
- Parole
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Tuchner
George Fenton
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Tuchner
Director
George Fenton
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Parole
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What is Parole about?
High school dropout Jimmy McCusick goes to prison for robbery. After suffering a gang-rape and then drawing the attention of a hardened life-term convict, he is put in protective confinement. Upon being paroled he finds himself unable to hold onto either his girlfriend or his job. Parole officer Andy Driscoll must find a way to keep Jimmy from sliding back into crime.
Who directed Parole?
Parole was directed by Michael Tuchner.
Who stars in Parole?
The principal cast of Parole includes Jay Acovone, Ellen Barkin, James Naughton, Mark Soper, Patricia Wettig.
When was Parole released and how long is it?
Parole was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Parole?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Parole was composed by George Fenton.