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Burglar

1987-03-20 · 103 min · ★ 5.2

Crime · Comedy

Bernice "Bernie" Rhodenbarr is a burglar by trade, and she runs a bookstore as well. Her friend Carl Hefler is a dog groomer. After a successful burglary, it's discovered that a dead body was in the house she burgled. As she's the only one who can be placed at the scene of the crime, she has to use her criminal skills to clear her name of the murder AND avoid getting charged with the burglary.

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Directors
Hugh Wilson
Production companies
Warner Bros. Pictures, Nelvana
Countries
Canada, United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 12,500,000
Revenue
USD 16,357,355

Top Cast

Whoopi GoldbergWhoopi GoldbergBernice 'Bernie' Rhodenbarr
Bobcat GoldthwaitBobcat GoldthwaitCarl Hefler
G.W. BaileyG.W. BaileyRay Kirschman
Lesley Ann WarrenLesley Ann WarrenDr. Cynthia Sheldrake
John GoodmanJohn GoodmanDetective Nyswander
Vyto RuginisVyto RuginisK.E. Graybow
James HandyJames HandyCarson Verrill
Anne DeSalvoAnne DeSalvoDetective Todras
Elizabeth RuscioElizabeth RuscioFrankie
Larry MintzVincent 'Knobby' DiCarno
Raye BirkRaye BirkThe Jogger
Eric PoppickEric PoppickDeliveryman
Scott LincolnMan in Cadillac
Thom BrayThom BrayShoplifter in Bookstore
Jack O'LearyRay's Friend
Mike PniewskiMike PniewskiMan in Grey Uniform #1
Ethan PhillipsEthan PhillipsBartender at Parker's on Fifth
Michael NesmithMichael NesmithCabbie
Hugh WilsonHugh WilsonCustomer at Mayday
Nathan DavisNathan DavisMr. Paggif

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