Breaking In
“The last two guys you'd ever expect to get away with anything...are about to get away with it all.”
Synopsis
Professional thief Ernie takes Mike on as an apprentice, but while Mike clearly has "larceny in his heart", it will take him a long time to get as good as Ernie.
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Breaking In (1989) ORIGINAL TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-06-06
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 13, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bill Forsyth
- Screenplay & Story
- John Sayles
- Original Score
- Michael Gibbs
- Original Title
- Breaking In
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Act III Productions, The Samuel Goldwyn Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bill Forsyth
John Sayles
Michael Gibbs
Michael Coulter
Michael Ellis
Sarah Black, Harry Gittes, Andrew Meyer
Department Leadership Roster
Bill Forsyth
Director
Michael Ellis
Editor
Michael Coulter
Director of Photography
Harry Gittes
Producer
Adrienne Atkinson
Production Design
Michael Gibbs
Original Music Composer
Louise Frogley
Costume Design
John Sayles
Writer
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
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Breaking In
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Breaking In about?
Professional thief Ernie takes Mike on as an apprentice, but while Mike clearly has "larceny in his heart", it will take him a long time to get as good as Ernie.
Who directed Breaking In?
Breaking In was directed by Bill Forsyth.
Who stars in Breaking In?
The principal cast of Breaking In includes Burt Reynolds, Casey Siemaszko, Sheila Kelley, Lorraine Toussaint, Albert Salmi.
When was Breaking In released and how long is it?
Breaking In was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Breaking In?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Breaking In was composed by Michael Gibbs.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Breaking In?
Breaking In holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).