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Parole
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.
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Plot Summary
A former convict struggles to reintegrate into society after his release from prison. He finds himself drawn back into the criminal underworld he tried to escape, facing temptations and dangers at every turn. The film explores the challenges of redemption and the pervasive influence of past associations.
Critical Reception
Parole received a generally mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding its narrative predictable and its execution uninspired. While some acknowledged the performances, the film was largely overlooked and is considered a lesser-known entry in the crime drama genre of the early 1980s.
What Reviewers Say
Lacks originality and compelling storytelling.
Performances are serviceable but cannot elevate the weak script.
A forgettable crime drama that treads familiar territory.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce due to the film's limited release and obscurity. Those available suggest a film that is neither particularly engaging nor memorable.
Fun Fact
The film was produced by B-movie stalwart Roger Corman's Concorde Pictures, known for low-budget exploitation films.
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