Movie·1987·1h 43m
Burglar
A first rate comedy about a second story woman.
Country
Canada
Language
English
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// overview
The Story
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.
Written By
Jeph Loeb, Matthew Weisman
Producer
Michael Hirsh, Tom Jacobson
Cinematography
William A. Fraker
Music
Sylvester Levay
Editor
Fredric Steinkamp
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
106 votes
Where to watch
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Cast
Whoopi Goldberg
Bernice 'Bernie' Rhodenbarr
Bobcat Goldthwait
Carl Hefler
G.W. Bailey
Ray Kirschman
Lesley Ann Warren
Dr. Cynthia Sheldrake
John Goodman
Detective Nyswander
Vyto Ruginis
K.E. Graybow
James Handy
Carson Verrill
Anne DeSalvo
Detective Todras
Elizabeth Ruscio
Frankie
Larry Mintz
Vincent 'Knobby' DiCarno
Raye Birk
The Jogger
Eric Poppick
Deliveryman
Scott Lincoln
Man in Cadillac
Thom Bray
Shoplifter in Bookstore
Jack O'Leary
Ray's Friend
Mike Pniewski
Man in Grey Uniform #1
Ethan Phillips
Bartender at Parker's on Fifth
Michael Nesmith
Cabbie
// crew
Crew
Hugh Wilson
Director, Writer
Jeph Loeb
Writer
Matthew Weisman
Writer
Sylvester Levay
Original Music Composer
William A. Fraker
Director of Photography
Fredric Steinkamp
Editor
William Steinkamp
Editor
Michael Hirsh
Producer
Tom Jacobson
Executive Producer
Kevin McCormick
Producer
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