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Breaking In

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Breaking In (1989)

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Reviews Counted:8

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Average Rating:7/10

Runtime: 1 hr 35 mins

Genre: Comedies

Synopsis: A veteran safecracker reluctantly takes on a novice thief when the two break into the same house simultaneously. The older man understands the need to keep a low profile in regard to his "earnings"... A veteran safecracker reluctantly takes on a novice thief when the two break into the same house simultaneously. The older man understands the need to keep a low profile in regard to his "earnings" but the careless newcomer spends lavishly, pays the consequences and begins to learn a few lessons about life. [More]

Starring: Burt Reynolds, Casey Siemaszko, Sheila Kelley, Albert Salmi

Starring: Burt Reynolds, Casey Siemaszko, Sheila Kelley, Albert Salmi

Director: Bill Forsyth

Director: Bill Forsyth

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Douglas Pratt

Not much happens, but it is entertaining

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Dan Lybarger

A low-key and intriguing teaming of John Sayles and Billy Forsyth that features a terrific performance by Reynolds.

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Scott Weinberg

Breaking In is a charming, warm and completely entertaining movie – the kind you’ll enjoy best after sitting through something particularly mindless and loud.

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