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Burglar
A first rate comedy about a second story woman.
Genres
CrimeComedy
Overview
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
103 min
Release Date
1987-03-20
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
100
Vote Average
5.2
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
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
Hugh Wilson
Customer at Mayday
Nathan Davis
Mr. Paggif
Brenda Hayes
Dental Receptionist
Lia Sargent
Dental Receptionist
Brett Marx
Dental Hygienist
Stephen Shellen
Christopher Marshall
Fredi Olster
Woman in Hallway
Rick Hamilton
Man in Hallway
Barbara Simpson
TV Reporter
Dennis Richmond
TV Anchorman
Robert Ernst
Officer with Warrant
Bill Jelliffe
Officer with Searchlight
Jay Hirsch
Man in Grey Uniform 2
Gary Hershberger
Young Officer
John H. Fields
Officer
Jo Anna March
Mrs. Kirschman
David J. Partington
Ray's Friend
John LeFan
Customer at Parker's on Fifth
Margaret Lenzey
Waitress at Parker's on Fifth
Ron Molina
Customer at The Art Bar
Amy Michelson
Waitress at The Art Bar
The Distance
Art Bar Band
Spike Sorrentino
Chief of Detectives
Jack Andreozzi
Knobby's Apartment Manager
John Frederick Jones
Dr. Sheldrake's Doorman
Al Pugliese
IBM Man
Justin De Rosa
IBM Man
Vincent Pantone
IBM Man
Brian Ann Zoccola
Verrill's Secretary
Elaine Corral Kendall
TV Anchorwoman
Conrad Hurtt
Dental Assistant (uncredited)
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