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The Burglar

Play trailer Poster for The Burglar 1957,  1h 30m,  Crime/ Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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A thief (Dan Duryea), his half sister (Jayne Mansfield) and his gang steal a diamond necklace from a Philadelphia mansion.

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Martin Unsworth Starburst Dec 27, 2023
The film boasts some neat twists, tight direction from Paul Wendkos (The Mephisto Waltz), and is atmospherically photographed. Go to Full Review
Eric Melin Scene-Stealers.com Feb 23, 2012
3.5/4
An underrated and overlooked gem, The Burglar is a very stylized film for a B movie. Wendkos uses striking camera angles and far-out set pieces to frame what is essentially a psychological story about family loyalty. Go to Full Review
Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand Feb 19, 2012
... as sweaty and tawdry as they come, a pulp crime thriller set in the seedy lower depths of low-rent crooks and raw passions. Go to Full Review
Cherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann Palone TheMovieChicks.com Jun 13, 2003
3/5
Not the perfect crime, but not a bad movie. Go to Full Review
Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Apr 8, 2003
B-
The film succeeds as a visual feast... Go to Full Review
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Cast & Crew

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Paul Wendkos

Director

Dan Duryea

Nat Harbin

Jayne Mansfield

Gladden

Stewart Bradley

Charlie

Martha Vickers

Della

Peter Capell

Baylock

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The Burglar

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Movie Info

Synopsis A thief (Dan Duryea), his half sister (Jayne Mansfield) and his gang steal a diamond necklace from a Philadelphia mansion.
Director
Paul Wendkos
Production Co
Columbia Pictures
Genre
Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 28, 2015
Runtime
1h 30m
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