The Burglars (1971)
"Le casse" (original title)

A motley group of professional robbers plan a gem heist from the home of an emerald collector. However, a corrupt Greek police inspector is on their trail.

Director:

Henri Verneuil

Writers:

Henri Verneuil (scenario), Vahé Katcha (scenario),

Stars:

Jean-Paul Belmondo, Omar Sharif, Dyan Cannon

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Jean-Paul Belmondo	...	Azad
Omar Sharif	...	Abel Zacharia
Dyan Cannon	...	Lena
Robert Hossein	...	Ralph
Nicole Calfan	...	Hélène
Myriam Colombi	...	Isabelle Tasco (as Myriam Colombi)
Raoul Delfosse	...	Le gardien de la villa Tasco / Janitor
José Luis de Vilallonga	...	M.Tasco
Renato Salvatori	...	Renzi

Storyline

A motley group of professional robbers plan a gem heist from the home of an emerald collector. However, a corrupt Greek police inspector is on their trail.

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Plot Keywords:

jewel robbery | robbery | gangster | remake | jewelry heist | 

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Genres:

Crime | Thriller | Action

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Certificate:

PG

Details

Country:

France Italy

Language:

English

Release Date:

14 June 1972 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Burglars

Filming Locations:

Athens, Greece

Box Office

Gross:

SEK 840,121 (Sweden)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Columbia Films, Vides Cinematografica

Technical Specs

Runtime:

120 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The film was shot in two languages (French and English) with the same cast.

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Connections

Remake of The Burglar (1957)

User Reviews

a Typically french of the 70ies

I like this film especially because there is a great great great car race in the streets of Athens. I think this car fight is better than in "Bullit" (by Peter Yates with MacQueen). Jean-Paul Belmondo is simply very good.