The Stoolie(1972)
"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.
The Stoolie 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.
The Stoolie (1972) is a comedy and crime film directed by John G. Avildsen, released on November 30, 1972 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Jackie Mason, Josip Elic, Reid Cruickshanks and Dan Frazer. Viewers rate it 10.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- John G. Avildsen
- Writers:
- Eugene Price, Larry Alexander, Marc B. Ray
- Composer:
- William Goldstein
- Production:
- AVCO Embassy Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Stoolie Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jackie Mason
as Roger Pitman
Josip Elic
as 1st Hijacker
Reid Cruickshanks
as 2nd Hijacker
Dan Frazer
as Police Sgt. Alex Brogan
- Leonard Yorr
Leonard Yorr
as Maxie (as Leonard York)
- Dick Carballo
Dick Carballo
as Marco Ruiz (as Richard Carballo)
Babette New
as Sylvia
- Mary McKennedy
Mary McKennedy
as Pool hall girl
- Sean Walsh
Sean Walsh
as Truck driver (as Sean Walch)
Thayer David
as Lattimore
- Ronnie Mellen
Ronnie Mellen
as Hertz girl
- Marcia Knight
Marcia Knight
as Limousine 'lady' (as Marcie Knight)
Key crew
Directed by John G. Avildsen, written by Eugene Price, Larry Alexander and Marc B. Ray.
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The Stoolie Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 10.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Stoolie – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Stoolie online?
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The Stoolie (1972) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Stoolie?
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The main cast of The Stoolie (1972) includes Jackie Mason, Josip Elic, Reid Cruickshanks, Dan Frazer and Leonard Yorr. The film was directed by John G. Avildsen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Stoolie released?
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The Stoolie was released on November 30, 1972 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is The Stoolie worth watching?
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The Stoolie (1972) holds an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.