The Stoolie

Movie

The Stoolie

“"THE STOOLIE" IS A TRUE STORY. John G. Avildsen, director of "Save the Tiger" and "Joe", has made a new tender-touching film about a stool pigeon - and his fight to earn respectability.”

★ 10.0(1)19721h 30m

Comedy Crime

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Good to know

Director: John G. Avildsen
Release date: 1972-11-30
Runtime: 1h 30m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: AVCO Embassy Pictures

About The Stoolie

The Stoolie is a 1972 movie in the Comedy and Crime genres, directed by John G. Avildsen, starring Jackie Mason, Josip Elic and Reid Cruickshanks. It has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes. It holds an average rating of 10.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Stoolie in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Roger Pitman is a petty thief who makes a deal with the police to use bait money to trap other criminals. But when he gets the cash, Roger can't resist the temptation and steals part of it. He runs off to Miami Beach, but now lives in fear of the crooks that he set up as well as the police.

Cast

Jackie Mason

Roger Pitman

Josip Elic

1st Hijacker

Reid Cruickshanks

2nd Hijacker

Dan Frazer

Police Sgt. Alex Brogan

Leonard Yorr

Maxie (as Leonard York)

Dick Carballo

Marco Ruiz (as Richard Carballo)

Babette New

Sylvia

Mary McKennedy

Pool hall girl

Sean Walsh

Truck driver (as Sean Walch)

Thayer David

Lattimore

Ronnie Mellen

Hertz girl

Marcia Knight

Limousine 'lady' (as Marcie Knight)

Themes & keywords

crookgrifter

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Stoolie in Mexico?+

The Stoolie is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Stoolie on Netflix?+

The Stoolie is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is The Stoolie?+

The Stoolie has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

Who stars in The Stoolie?+

The Stoolie stars Jackie Mason, Josip Elic, Reid Cruickshanks, Dan Frazer and Leonard Yorr.

When did The Stoolie come out?+

The Stoolie is a 1972 movie directed by John G. Avildsen.

What genre is The Stoolie?+

The Stoolie is Comedy and Crime film.

Who directed The Stoolie?+

The Stoolie was directed by John G. Avildsen.