United States / Mar 20, 1987 / R
A first rate comedy about a second story woman.
1h 43min
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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| 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) |
Genres
CrimeComedy
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Burglar |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | Canada, United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Warner Bros. Pictures, Nelvana |
| Release date | 20 marzo 1987 |
| Executive producer | Tom Jacobson |
| Production | Kevin McCormick, Michael Hirsh |
| Writer | Jeph Loeb, Matthew Weisman, Hugh Wilson, Lawrence Block |
| Casting | Marsha Kleinman |
| Editing | Fredric Steinkamp, William Steinkamp |
| Cinematography | William A. Fraker |
| Assistant directors | Hugh Wilson |
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| Camera operators | William A. Fraker |
| Additional photography | William A. Fraker |
| Production design | Todd Hallowell, Michael Corenblith, Daniel Loren May |
| Art direction | Michael Corenblith, Daniel Loren May, Todd Hallowell |
| Set decoration | Daniel Loren May, Michael Corenblith, Todd Hallowell |
| Stunts | Dick Ziker, Annie Ellis, David R. Ellis, Freddie Hice, Danny Rogers |
| Music | Sylvester Levay, Belinda Carlisle |
| Sound | Sylvester Levay, Belinda Carlisle |
| Costume design | Susan Becker, Julia L. Walker, Michael Germain |
| Makeup | Michael Germain, Susan Becker, Julia L. Walker |
| Hairstyling | Susan Becker, Julia L. Walker, Michael Germain |
Release dates
Theatrical release
Australia / May 07, 1987 / M
Germany / Jun 04, 1987 / 16
France / Jul 05, 1987 / U
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