Johnny Stool Pigeon
“They cracked the back of the world's blackest racket ! A cop ! A dame ! A killer !”
Synopsis
A federal agent infiltrates a crime syndicate.
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Johnny Stool Pigeon Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-07-25
Top Cast
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Howard Duff
George Morton
Shelley Winters
Terry
Dan Duryea
Johnny Evans
Tony Curtis
Joey Hyatt
John McIntire
Nick Avery
Gar Moore
Sam Harrison
Leif Erickson
Pringle
Barry Kelley
William McCandles
Hugh Reilly
Charlie
Wally Maher
T.H. Benson
Patricia Alphin
McCandle's Secretary (uncredited)
Gregg Barton
Treasury Man (uncredited)
Mary Bayless
Ranch Guest (uncredited)
Eumenio Blanco
Pallbearer (uncredited)
Tex Brodus
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
James Conaty
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Oliver Cross
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Dulcie Day
Train Passenger (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 20, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Castle
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert L. Richards
- Original Score
- Frederick Herbert, Miklós Rózsa, Hans J. Salter, Arnold Schwarzwald, Frank Skinner, Leith Stevens, Milton Schwarzwald
- Original Title
- Johnny Stool Pigeon
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Castle
Robert L. Richards, Henry Jordan
Frederick Herbert, Miklós Rózsa, Hans J. Salter, Arnold Schwarzwald, Frank Skinner, Leith Stevens, Milton Schwarzwald
Maury Gertsman
Ted J. Kent
Aaron Rosenberg
Department Leadership Roster
William Castle
Director
Robert L. Richards
Screenplay
Aaron Rosenberg
Producer
Maury Gertsman
Director of Photography
Ted J. Kent
Editor
Orry-Kelly
Costume Design
Milton Schwarzwald
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Johnny Stool Pigeon
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What is Johnny Stool Pigeon about?
A federal agent infiltrates a crime syndicate.
Who directed Johnny Stool Pigeon?
Johnny Stool Pigeon was directed by William Castle.
Who stars in Johnny Stool Pigeon?
The principal cast of Johnny Stool Pigeon includes Howard Duff, Shelley Winters, Dan Duryea, Tony Curtis, John McIntire.
When was Johnny Stool Pigeon released and how long is it?
Johnny Stool Pigeon was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Johnny Stool Pigeon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Johnny Stool Pigeon was composed by Frederick Herbert, Miklós Rózsa, Hans J. Salter, Arnold Schwarzwald, Frank Skinner, Leith Stevens, Milton Schwarzwald.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Johnny Stool Pigeon?
Johnny Stool Pigeon holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).