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The Stoolie

NR19721h 30mJohn G. Avildsen
IMDb 5.2

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""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."

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.

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CrookGrifter

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What is The Stoolie (1972) 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 stars in The Stoolie?

The Stoolie stars Jackie Mason (Roger Pitman), Josip Elic (1st Hijacker), Reid Cruickshanks (2nd Hijacker), Dan Frazer (Police Sgt. Alex Brogan), Leonard Yorr (Maxie (as Leonard York)). The film was directed by John G. Avildsen.

How long is The Stoolie?

The Stoolie has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1972. It is rated NR.

Is The Stoolie worth watching?

The Stoolie holds an IMDb rating of 5.2/10. Fans of Comedy, Crime are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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