The Burglars
"Catch the burglars!"
Originally released in 1971. The Burglars is a action/crime film. directed by Henri Verneuil. With a runtime of 2h 0m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Jean-Paul Belmondo, Omar Sharif, and Dyan Cannon
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 27, 1971
54 years ago
Runtime
2h 0m
120 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Good (126 votes)
Box Office
$33M
Worldwide gross
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Jean-Paul Belmondo
as Azad
Omar Sharif
as Abel Zacharia
Dyan Cannon
as Lena
Robert Hossein
as Ralph
Nicole Calfan
as Hélène
Myriam Feune de Colombi
as Isabelle Tasco
Raoul Delfosse
as Guardian of Villa Tasco
José Luis de Vilallonga
as Mr. Tasco
Renato Salvatori
as Renzi
Marc Arian
as Restaurant Owner (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
- Revenue
- $33,000,000
Production Companies
- Columbia Films S.A.
- Vides Cinematografica
Frequently Asked Questions
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 ch...
Who directed The Burglars?
The Burglars was directed by Henri Verneuil.
How long is The Burglars?
The Burglars has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes total).
When was The Burglars released?
The Burglars was released on October 27, 1971 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Burglars?
The main cast of The Burglars includes Jean-Paul Belmondo, Omar Sharif, Dyan Cannon, Robert Hossein, Nicole Calfan.
Is The Burglars worth watching?
The Burglars has a user rating of 7.0/10 based on 126 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.