Burglar
“A first rate comedy about a second story woman.”
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.
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Burglar (1987) 35mm film trailer, flat open matte, 2160p
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-04-27
Top Cast
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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
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 20, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$12.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$16.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.31x
+$3.9M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hugh Wilson
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeph Loeb, Matthew Weisman, Hugh Wilson, Lawrence Block
- Original Score
- Sylvester Levay
- Original Title
- Burglar
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Budget
- $12.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $16.4M
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures, Nelvana
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hugh Wilson
Jeph Loeb, Matthew Weisman, Hugh Wilson, Lawrence Block
Sylvester Levay
William A. Fraker
Fredric Steinkamp, William Steinkamp
Michael Hirsh, Tom Jacobson, Kevin McCormick
Department Leadership Roster
Hugh Wilson
Director
Jeph Loeb
Writer
Matthew Weisman
Writer
Hugh Wilson
Writer
Sylvester Levay
Original Music Composer
William A. Fraker
Director of Photography
Fredric Steinkamp
Editor
William Steinkamp
Editor
Todd Hallowell
Production Design
Susan Becker
Costume Design
David R. Ellis
Stunt Coordinator
Michael Hirsh
Producer
Kevin McCormick
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Burglar
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 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.
Who directed Burglar?
Burglar was directed by Hugh Wilson.
Who stars in Burglar?
The principal cast of Burglar includes Whoopi Goldberg, Bobcat Goldthwait, G.W. Bailey, Lesley Ann Warren, John Goodman.
When was Burglar released and how long is it?
Burglar was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
What was the box office and production budget of Burglar?
Burglar had a reported production budget of $12.5M and grossed $16.4M at the worldwide box office (1.31 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Burglar?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Burglar was composed by Sylvester Levay.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Burglar?
Burglar holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).