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The Burglars

PG19712hHenri Verneuil
IMDb 6.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 33%

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"Catch the burglars!"

In Athens a collection of emeralds is successfully stolen by a team of robbers, led by safe-cracker Azad. Things go smoothly until they miss the ship by which they planned their escape; a police chief pursues Azad while he waits for the next ship to set off.

ActionCrimeThriller
BurglarAthens, GreeceGang Of ThievesDockyardHeistPolice CorruptionTheftHome InvasionCat And MouseFrench Noir

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What is The Burglars (1971) about?

In Athens a collection of emeralds is successfully stolen by a team of robbers, led by safe-cracker Azad. Things go smoothly until they miss the ship by which they planned their escape; a police chief pursues Azad while he waits for the next ship to set off.

Who stars in The Burglars?

The Burglars stars Jean-Paul Belmondo (Azad), Omar Sharif (Abel Zacharia), Dyan Cannon (Lena), Robert Hossein (Ralph), Nicole Calfan (Hélène). The film was directed by Henri Verneuil.

How long is The Burglars?

The Burglars has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1971. It is rated PG.

Is The Burglars worth watching?

The Burglars holds an IMDb rating of 6.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 33. Fans of Action, Crime, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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