Parole, Inc. (1948): cast, story & where to watch

1948 · Film · ★ 4.6

Parole, Inc. poster

Released in 1948, Parole, Inc. is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Alfred Zeisler, running about 71 minutes. “The True Story of the Nation's Parole-Peddling Syndicate” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A federal agent's life is in danger when he's exposed while investigating a parole scheme.

Who’s in it. Parole, Inc. stars Michael O'Shea as Richard Hendricks, Turhan Bey as Barney Rodescu, Evelyn Ankers as Jojo Dumont and Virginia Lee as Glenda Palmer, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Parole, Inc. has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Parole, Inc. page.

If you liked it. Fans of Parole, Inc. tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Parole, Inc. (1948)?
In US, Parole, Inc. is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Parole, Inc. worth watching?
Parole, Inc. holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Parole, Inc.?
Parole, Inc. stars Michael O'Shea, Turhan Bey, Evelyn Ankers, Virginia Lee and Charles Bradstreet.
When was Parole, Inc. released?
Parole, Inc. was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 71 minutes.