The Burglars
Le Casse
“Catch 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.
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The Burglars HD trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-10-06
Top Cast
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Jean-Paul Belmondo
Azad
Omar Sharif
Abel Zacharia
Dyan Cannon
Lena
Robert Hossein
Ralph
Nicole Calfan
Hélène
Myriam Feune de Colombi
Isabelle Tasco
Raoul Delfosse
Guardian of Villa Tasco
José Luis de Vilallonga
Mr. Tasco
Renato Salvatori
Renzi
Marc Arian
Restaurant Owner (uncredited)
Alice Arno
Locker Room Girl (uncredited)
Steve Eckardt
Malloch (uncredited)
Roger Lumont
Doorman (uncredited)
Pamela Stanford
Stripper (uncredited)
Daniel Vérité
Playboy (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 14, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$33M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henri Verneuil
- Screenplay & Story
- David Goodis, Henri Verneuil, Vahé Katcha
- Original Score
- Ennio Morricone
- Original Title
- Le Casse
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Worldwide Gross
- $33M
- Production Studios
- Columbia Films S.A., Vides Cinematografica
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henri Verneuil
David Goodis, Henri Verneuil, Vahé Katcha
Ennio Morricone
Claude Renoir
Pierre Gillette
Henri Verneuil
Department Leadership Roster
Hélène Nourry
Costume Design
Ennio Morricone
Original Music Composer
Pierre Gillette
Editor
Henri Verneuil
Producer
Henri Verneuil
Director
Henri Verneuil
Writer
Vahé Katcha
Writer
Claude Renoir
Director of Photography
Claude Carliez
Stunt Coordinator
Rémy Julienne
Stunt Coordinator
Jacques Saulnier
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Burglars
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What is The Burglars about?
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.
Who directed The Burglars?
The Burglars was directed by Henri Verneuil.
Who stars in The Burglars?
The principal cast of The Burglars includes Jean-Paul Belmondo, Omar Sharif, Dyan Cannon, Robert Hossein, Nicole Calfan.
When was The Burglars released and how long is it?
The Burglars was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
How much did The Burglars make at the box office?
The Burglars grossed $33M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Burglars?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Burglars was composed by Ennio Morricone.
Is The Burglars based on a book or true story?
The Burglars is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "David Goodis".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Burglars?
The Burglars holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).