Burglar
"A first rate comedy about a second story woman."
Originally released in 1987. Burglar is a crime/comedy film. directed by Hugh Wilson.
Starring Whoopi Goldberg, Bobcat Goldthwait, and G.W. Bailey
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 20, 1987
38 years ago
Runtime
1h 43m
103 minutes total
User Rating
5.2/10
Mixed (103 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
+ 1 more
Director
Top 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
as Vincent 'Knobby' DiCarno
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Nelvana
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Burglar about?
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 th...
Who directed Burglar?
Burglar was directed by Hugh Wilson.
How long is Burglar?
Burglar has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
When was Burglar released?
Burglar was released on March 20, 1987 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Burglar?
The main cast of Burglar includes Whoopi Goldberg, Bobcat Goldthwait, G.W. Bailey, Lesley Ann Warren, John Goodman.
Is Burglar worth watching?
Burglar has a user rating of 5.2/10 based on 103 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.