The Stoolie (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film
Released in 1972, The Stoolie is a comedy and crime film directed by John G. Avildsen, running about 90 minutes. “"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.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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 off to Miami Beach, but now lives in fear of the crooks that he set up as well as the police.
Who’s in it. The Stoolie stars Jackie Mason as Roger Pitman, Josip Elic as 1st Hijacker, Reid Cruickshanks as 2nd Hijacker and Dan Frazer as Police Sgt. Alex Brogan, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Stoolie page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Stoolie tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Stoolie (1972)?
- In US, The Stoolie is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in The Stoolie?
- The Stoolie stars Jackie Mason, Josip Elic, Reid Cruickshanks, Dan Frazer and Leonard Yorr.
- When was The Stoolie released?
- The Stoolie was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.