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Burglar

  • 1987
  • R
  • 1h 43m
IMDb RATING
5.2/10
5.1K
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Whoopi Goldberg in Burglar (1987)
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CaperComedyCrimeMystery

A corrupt cop blackmails former burglar Bernice, forcing her into her most ambitious job yet: a dentist hires her to break into her ex-husband's house and steal back her jewelry. But when th... Read allA corrupt cop blackmails former burglar Bernice, forcing her into her most ambitious job yet: a dentist hires her to break into her ex-husband's house and steal back her jewelry. But when the ex is murdered, Bernice is the only suspect.A corrupt cop blackmails former burglar Bernice, forcing her into her most ambitious job yet: a dentist hires her to break into her ex-husband's house and steal back her jewelry. But when the ex is murdered, Bernice is the only suspect.

  • Director
    • Hugh Wilson
  • Writers
    • Lawrence Block
    • Jeph Loeb
    • Matthew Weisman
  • Stars
    • Whoopi Goldberg
    • Bobcat Goldthwait
    • G.W. Bailey
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    • IMDb RATING
    5.2/10
    5.1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Hugh Wilson
    • Writers
      • Lawrence Block
      • Jeph Loeb
      • Matthew Weisman
    • Stars
      • Whoopi Goldberg
      • Bobcat Goldthwait
      • G.W. Bailey
    • 34User reviews
    • 13Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro

    • Videos1

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    Top Cast50

    Whoopi Goldberg
    Whoopi Goldberg
    • Bernice Rhodenbarr
    Bobcat Goldthwait
    Bobcat Goldthwait
    • Carl Hefler
    G.W. Bailey
    G.W. Bailey
    • Ray Kirschman
    Lesley Ann Warren
    Lesley Ann Warren
    • Dr. Cynthia Sheldrake
    James Handy
    James Handy
    • Carson Verrill
    Anne DeSalvo
    Anne DeSalvo
    • Detective Todras
    John Goodman
    John Goodman
    • Detective Nyswander
    Elizabeth Ruscio
    Elizabeth Ruscio
    • Frankie
    Vyto Ruginis
    Vyto Ruginis
    • K.E. Graybow
    Larry Mintz
    • Vincent 'Knobby' DiCarno
    Raye Birk
    Raye Birk
    • The Jogger
    Eric Poppick
    Eric Poppick
    • Deliveryman
    Scott Lincoln
    Scott Lincoln
    • Man in Cadillac
    Thom Bray
    Thom Bray
    • Shoplifter in Bookstore
    Nathan Davis
    Nathan Davis
    • Mr. Paggif
    Brenda Hayes
    • Dental Receptionist
    Lia Sargent
    Lia Sargent
    • Dental Receptionist
    Brett Marx
    • Dental Hygienist
    • Director
      • Hugh Wilson
    • Writers
      • Lawrence Block
      • Jeph Loeb
      • Matthew Weisman
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    User reviews34

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Whoopi Goldberg wears blue contact lenses.
    • Goofs
      Elizabeth Ruscio is credited twice at the end of the movie. Moments after her character is displayed with the actress' name credited in a caption, as is done with all the other major characters, Ruscio is again credited under "Also Starring," at the beginning of the rolling credits.
    • Quotes
      • Vincent 'Knobby' DiCarno: What'll it be?
      • Carl Hefler: [walking up to the bar] Package delivery.
      • Vincent 'Knobby' DiCarno: For who?
      • Carl Hefler: It just says "Mayday".
      • Vincent 'Knobby' DiCarno: Here I'll take it.
      • Carl Hefler: Ya gotta sign for it.
      • [passing a clipboard]
      • Vincent 'Knobby' DiCarno: [signs and returns clipboard]
      • Carl Hefler: [reading signature] Kay-no-bee... K-noby! Is that like in Star Wars?
      • Vincent 'Knobby' DiCarno: No idiot, it's "Knobby".
      • Carl Hefler: Oh! it's... so it's like a nickname.
      • Vincent 'Knobby' DiCarno: Yes, I think maybe it's something like that.
      • [knocking on his bald head]
      • Carl Hefler: Well I'm gonna need your full name, please.
      • Vincent 'Knobby' DiCarno: Sorry...
      • Carl Hefler: Come on, it's the regulations.
      • Vincent 'Knobby' DiCarno: Hey fuck you, okay?
      • Carl Hefler: Fuck you? Thank you very much! I come here to give you a fuckin' package and you decide to blow me shit?
      • [getting more irate]
      • Carl Hefler: Like-like-like-like-like-like-like you're my idea of a dream come true - takin' shit from a dildo with ears?
      • [shouting]
      • Carl Hefler: You know when I was like five I said, "Dad, Dad! Can I get a job where random fuckin' shitheads blow me crap all day?" I'm gonna break you in fuckin' half and use your head as a ballpoint!
      • [grabs Knobby by the shirt]
      • Carl Hefler: Now sign the goddamn thing!
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies with Ebert & Roeper: Heat/Lethal Weapon/Lily Tomlin/Raising Arizona (1987)
    • Soundtracks
      Time Out for the Burglar
      Performed by The Jacksons
      Produced by Bernard Edwards and The Jacksons
      Written by Jackie Jackson, Randy Jackson, Pamela Phillips Oland and The Distance
      Courtesy of Epic Records
      [end credits song, also plays during the roof jumping scene]

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    Details

    • Release date
      • March 20, 1987 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Burglar - Die diebische Elster
    • Filming locations
      • San Francisco, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Nelvana
      • Warner Bros.
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    Box office

    • Budget
      • $12,500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $16,337,355
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $4,509,754
      • Mar 22, 1987
    • Gross worldwide
      • $16,337,355
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 43m(103 min)
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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