Burglar(1987)
A first rate comedy about a second story woman.
Burglar Synopsis
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.
Burglar (1987) is a crime and comedy film directed by Hugh Wilson, released on March 20, 1987 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Whoopi Goldberg, Bobcat Goldthwait, G.W. Bailey and Lesley Ann Warren. Viewers rate it 5.2 out of 10 across 109 ratings.
- Director:
- Hugh Wilson
- Writers:
- Matthew Weisman, Jeph Loeb, Hugh Wilson
- Producers:
- Kevin McCormick, Michael Hirsh
- Cinematographer:
- William A. Fraker
- Composer:
- Sylvester Levay
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures, Nelvana
- Budget:
- $12,500,000
- Revenue:
- $16,357,355
- Status:
- Released
Burglar (1987) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Burglar before you stream it.
Burglar Cast & Crew
Main cast
Whoopi Goldberg
as Bernice 'Bernie' Rhodenbarr
Bobcat Goldthwait
as Carl Hefler
G.W. Bailey
as Ray Kirschman
Lesley Ann Warren
as Dr. Cynthia Sheldrake
John Goodman
as Detective Nyswander
Vyto Ruginis
as K.E. Graybow
James Handy
as Carson Verrill
Anne DeSalvo
as Detective Todras
Elizabeth Ruscio
as Frankie
- Larry Mintz
Larry Mintz
as Vincent 'Knobby' DiCarno
Raye Birk
as The Jogger
Eric Poppick
as Deliveryman
Key crew
Directed by Hugh Wilson, written by Matthew Weisman, Jeph Loeb and Hugh Wilson, produced by Kevin McCormick and Michael Hirsh.
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Burglar Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.2/10 from 109 ratings.
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Burglar – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Burglar online?
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Burglar (1987) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Burglar?
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The main cast of Burglar (1987) includes Whoopi Goldberg, Bobcat Goldthwait, G.W. Bailey, Lesley Ann Warren and John Goodman. The film was directed by Hugh Wilson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Burglar released?
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Burglar was released on March 20, 1987 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is Burglar worth watching?
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Burglar (1987) holds an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from 109 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Burglar?
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Yes. The official Burglar trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.