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."
Originally released in 1972. The Stoolie is a comedy/crime film. directed by John G. Avildsen.
Starring Jackie Mason, Josip Elic, and Reid Cruickshanks
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 30, 1972
53 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
as Maxie (as Leonard York)
Dick Carballo
as Marco Ruiz (as Richard Carballo)
Babette New
as Sylvia
Mary McKennedy
as Pool hall girl
Sean Walsh
as Truck driver (as Sean Walch)
Thayer David
as Lattimore
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- AVCO Embassy Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Stoolie about?
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...
Who directed The Stoolie?
The Stoolie was directed by John G. Avildsen.
How long is The Stoolie?
The Stoolie has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was The Stoolie released?
The Stoolie was released on November 30, 1972 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Stoolie?
The main cast of The Stoolie includes Jackie Mason, Josip Elic, Reid Cruickshanks, Dan Frazer, Leonard Yorr.