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Movie Info

Bookstore owner and burglar Bernie (Whoopi Goldberg) is being blackmailed by corrupt cop Ray (G.W. Bailey), forcing her into her most ambitious job yet: a jewelry store heist she's woefully under prepared for. Things head south quickly when a murder occurs and Bernie is framed for the death. Now Bernie and her manic sidekick, Carl (Bob Goldthwait), have to clear Bernie's name so she can get back to her normal routine of selling books and stealing.
  • Rating:
    R
  • Genre:
    mystery and thriller, comedy
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Hugh Wilson
  • Producer:
    Kevin McCormick, Michael Hirsh
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $15.2M
  • Runtime:
  • Production Co:
    Warner Brothers
  • Sound Mix:
    Surround

Cast & Crew

Whoopi Goldberg
Bernice 'Bernie' Rhodenbarr
Bob Goldthwait
Carl Hefler
G.W. Bailey
Ray Kirschman
Lesley Ann Warren
Dr. Cynthia Sheldrake
James Handy
Carson Verrill
Anne De Salvo
Det. Todras
John Goodman
Det. Nyswander
Hugh Wilson
Director
Lawrence Block
Writer (Novel)
Joseph Loeb III
Writer (Screenplay)
Matthew Weisman
Writer (Screenplay)
Hugh Wilson
Writer (Screenplay)
Tom Jacobson
Executive Producer
Kevin McCormick
Producer
Michael Hirsh
Producer
Sylvester Levay
Original Music
William A. Fraker
Cinematographer
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Audience Reviews for Burglar

  • Sep 06, 2010
    I love Bobcat in this movie, he's funny as usual, but the rest of the cast is just okay. I liked this movie, but it could have been better, it's pretty cheesy at times.
    Aj V Super Reviewer
  • Nov 03, 2008
    Funny... Bobcat is hilarious in this.
    Leigh R Super Reviewer
  • Mar 14, 2007
    A film that taught me how painful watching until the credits roll can be.
    Anthony V Super Reviewer
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