Burglar

R

Released Mar 20, 1987

1 hr. 42 min.

Mystery & Thriller

Comedy

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27%

11 Reviews

Tomatometer

38%

5,000+ Ratings

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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.

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This caper comedy was alright. Whoopi Goldberg, Bob Goldthwait, John GOodman, Ann Desalvo, Lesley Ann Warren, James Handy, and the rest of the cast did a decent job in this movie. The plot to the movie was kind of funny and mysterious, but it wasn't as great as I thought it would be. If you haven't seen this movie yet, I would suggest that you don't check it out. In my opinion, you wouldn't enjoy it very much.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/18/23

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When Whoopi was funny.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/31/23

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While the movie itself isn't much, the cast is absolutely overflowing with my favorite comedy faces of the '80s... and they made the watch worth it for me.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/15/23

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Why the shitty ratings??! Well crafted, funny as hell kinda movie! 8/10

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/15/23

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Audience Member

Whoopi stars in this comedy feature about a thief who is framed for murder in this flimsy tale.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/19/23

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Definitely not one of Whoopi's best. But it had some funny parts

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/15/23

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Hugh Wilson

Director

Whoopi Goldberg

Bernice 'Bernie' Rhodenbarr

Bobcat Goldthwait

Carl Hefler

G.W. Bailey

Ray Kirschman

Lesley Ann Warren

Dr. Cynthia Sheldrake

James Handy

Carson Verrill

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A witless, hapless exercise in the wrong way to package Goldberg.

Rated: 1/4

Jan 1, 2000

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Chuck O'Leary

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Rated: 2/5

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Rated: 2/5

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Synopsis

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.

Director: Hugh Wilson
Executive Producer: Tom Jacobson
Screenwriter: Lawrence Block, Jeph Loeb, Matthew Weisman, Hugh Wilson
Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co: Warner Brothers, Nelvana
Rating: R
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 20, 1987, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 2, 2009
Box Office (Gross USA): $15.2M
Sound Mix: Surround

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