The Burglars

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The Burglars

PG

Released Jun 14, 1972

2h 0m

Crime

Drama

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A European thief (Jean-Paul Belmondo), his partners and a U.S. woman (Dyan Cannon) steal emeralds in Greece, followed by a crooked policeman (Omar Sharif).

Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

A series of spectacular set-pieces seemingly held together by the flimsiest application of Elmer’s School Glue.

Rated: 2.5/4

Aug 1, 2024

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Nick Rogers

Midwest Film Journal

For aficionados of the actually dangerous analog action aesthetic that is making a comeback, "The Burglars" is a must-see.

Rated: 4/5

Jun 22, 2024

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

Innocuous French-Italian neo noir crime film remake.

Rated: C

Jan 27, 2023

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Robert Sullivan

Los Angeles Free Press

The film has a number of imaginative moments, but it has enough unimaginative moments to make the overall film fairly forgettable.

Jan 7, 2020

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Maureen Koch

Los Angeles Free Press

I hoped that [Dyan Cannon's] newest role in The Burglars would be something we could all sink our teeth into, including Dyan... Alas, this is still a beautiful lady waiting for a real vehicle, an Ann-Margret before Carnal Knowledge.

Jan 6, 2020

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Tony Mastroianni

Cleveland Press

Sharif at one point is given a chance to mount a horse. He sits a horse well. That is about all he does well. In a long series of wooden performances this one is the most splintery yet.

Oct 19, 2018

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Ron W

Good watchable movie a bit dated still worth a watch

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/14/24

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Audience Member

Fantastic stuff Cracking car chase and Belmondo does all his own stunts!!!!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/17/22

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Audience Member

I had never really seen Jean-Paul Belmondo in something of an action role, so this was a bit of an eye-opener for me, and I'm happy to have grabbed it off the TCM recording roster. Well worth a rental if you have the chance.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/07/23

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There's a good cast (Jean-Paul Belmondo, Omar Sharif, Dyan Cannon), one good car chase early on, and a good Ennio Morricone score, but not much else beyond that. From a David Goodis crime novel, this Greece set crime story is strictly minor league when compared to "Shoot the Piano Player."

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

01/31/23

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Audience Member

not as good as the 1957 version of this

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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I think I said it before, but one of the best car chase scenes ever!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/22/23

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Synopsis

A European thief (Jean-Paul Belmondo), his partners and a U.S. woman (Dyan Cannon) steal emeralds in Greece, followed by a crooked policeman (Omar Sharif).

Director: Henri Verneuil
Producer: Henri Verneuil
Screenwriter: Henri Verneuil, Vahé Katcha
Distributor: Columbia Pictures
Production Co: Vides Cinematografica
Rating: PG
Genre: Crime, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 14, 1972, Original
Runtime: 2h 0m