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The Stoolie

1972·Movie
1h 30min·NR
76
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High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos4
  • Melancholy3
  • Hopefulness3

Humor

Some dark humor and cringe comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor7
  • Cringe Humor6
  • Wit & Wordplay5

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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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.
Crime ThrillerDark ComedyPetty CriminalOn The RunMoral DilemmaConsequences of GreedTense SituationsCharacter StudyGritty Realism

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Stoolie legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Stoolie worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 5.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Stoolie rated?

NRStrong language

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is The Stoolie?

1 h 30 min

The Stoolie runs 1 h 30 min.

What language is The Stoolie in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Stoolie?

2GBUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Stoolie in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.