The Burglars(1971)
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Catch the burglars!
The Burglars Synopsis
In Athens a collection of emeralds is successfully stolen by a team of robbers, led by safe-cracker Azad. Things go smoothly until they miss the ship by which they planned their escape; a police chief pursues Azad while he waits for the next ship to set off.
The Burglars (1971) is a action, crime and thriller film directed by Henri Verneuil, released on October 27, 1971 with a runtime of 2h. It stars Jean-Paul Belmondo, Omar Sharif, Dyan Cannon and Robert Hossein. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 135 ratings.
- Director:
- Henri Verneuil
- Writers:
- David Goodis, Vahé Katcha, Henri Verneuil
- Producers:
- Henri Verneuil
- Cinematographer:
- Claude Renoir
- Composer:
- Ennio Morricone
- Production:
- Columbia Films S.A., Vides Cinematografica
- Revenue:
- $33,000,000
- Status:
- Released
The Burglars (1971) Trailer
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The Burglars Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jean-Paul Belmondo
as Azad
Omar Sharif
as Abel Zacharia
Dyan Cannon
as Lena
Robert Hossein
as Ralph
Nicole Calfan
as Hélène
Myriam Feune de Colombi
as Isabelle Tasco
Raoul Delfosse
as Guardian of Villa Tasco
José Luis de Vilallonga
as Mr. Tasco
Renato Salvatori
as Renzi
Marc Arian
as Restaurant Owner (uncredited)
Alice Arno
as Locker Room Girl (uncredited)
Steve Eckardt
as Malloch (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Henri Verneuil, written by David Goodis, Vahé Katcha and Henri Verneuil, produced by Henri Verneuil.
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The Burglars Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 135 ratings.
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The Burglars – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Burglars?
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The main cast of The Burglars (1971) includes Jean-Paul Belmondo, Omar Sharif, Dyan Cannon, Robert Hossein and Nicole Calfan. The film was directed by Henri Verneuil. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Burglars released?
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The Burglars was released on October 27, 1971 and runs for 2h.
Is The Burglars worth watching?
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The Burglars (1971) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 135 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, crime and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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