Johnny Stool Pigeon (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1949, Johnny Stool Pigeon is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by William Castle, running about 75 minutes. “They cracked the back of the world's blackest racket ! A cop ! A dame ! A killer !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A federal agent infiltrates a crime syndicate.
Who’s in it. Johnny Stool Pigeon stars Howard Duff as George Morton, Shelley Winters as Terry, Dan Duryea as Johnny Evans and Tony Curtis as Joey Hyatt (as Anthony Curtis), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Johnny Stool Pigeon has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Johnny Stool Pigeon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Johnny Stool Pigeon tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Johnny Stool Pigeon (1949)?
- In US, Johnny Stool Pigeon is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Johnny Stool Pigeon worth watching?
- Johnny Stool Pigeon holds an audience score of 6.6 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 Johnny Stool Pigeon?
- Johnny Stool Pigeon stars Howard Duff, Shelley Winters, Dan Duryea, Tony Curtis and John McIntire.
- When was Johnny Stool Pigeon released?
- Johnny Stool Pigeon was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.