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The Burglars

Original title: Le casse
  • 19711971
  • PGPG
  • 2h
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Jean-Paul Belmondo, Dyan Cannon, and Omar Sharif in Le casse (1971)
  • Action
  • Crime
  • Thriller
In 1970s Athens a group of professional burglars plan an emerald heist from the home of a gem collector but the corrupt Greek police inspector Abel Zacharia is on their trail.In 1970s Athens a group of professional burglars plan an emerald heist from the home of a gem collector but the corrupt Greek police inspector Abel Zacharia is on their trail.In 1970s Athens a group of professional burglars plan an emerald heist from the home of a gem collector but the corrupt Greek police inspector Abel Zacharia is on their trail.
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
2.5K
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  • Director
    • Henri Verneuil
  • Writers
    • Henri Verneuil(scenario)
    • Vahé Katcha(scenario)
    • David Goodis(novel "The Burglar")
  • Stars
    • Jean-Paul Belmondo
    • Omar Sharif
    • Dyan Cannon
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  • Director
    • Henri Verneuil
  • Writers
    • Henri Verneuil(scenario)
    • Vahé Katcha(scenario)
    • David Goodis(novel "The Burglar")
  • Stars
    • Jean-Paul Belmondo
    • Omar Sharif
    • Dyan Cannon
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    • 30User reviews
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    Le casse (1971)
    Le casse (1971)
    Le casse (1971)
    Jean-Paul Belmondo and Robert Hossein in Le casse (1971)
    Jean-Paul Belmondo, Omar Sharif, Robert Hossein, Renato Salvatori, and Henri Verneuil in Le casse (1971)
    Omar Sharif in Le casse (1971)
    Jean-Paul Belmondo and Omar Sharif in Le casse (1971)
    Jean-Paul Belmondo and Omar Sharif in Le casse (1971)
    Jean-Paul Belmondo and Omar Sharif in Le casse (1971)
    Jean-Paul Belmondo in Le casse (1971)
    Le casse (1971)
    Omar Sharif in Le casse (1971)

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    Jean-Paul Belmondo
    Jean-Paul Belmondo
    • Azadas Azad
    Omar Sharif
    Omar Sharif
    • Abel Zachariaas Abel Zacharia
    Dyan Cannon
    Dyan Cannon
    • Lena Gripp'sas Lena Gripp's
    Robert Hossein
    Robert Hossein
    • Ralphas Ralph
    Nicole Calfan
    Nicole Calfan
    • Hélèneas Hélène
    Myriam Feune de Colombi
    • Isabelle Tascoas Isabelle Tasco
    • (as Myriam Colombi)
    Raoul Delfosse
    • Le gardien de la villa Tascoas Le gardien de la villa Tasco
    José Luis de Vilallonga
    José Luis de Vilallonga
    • Tascoas Tasco
    Renato Salvatori
    Renato Salvatori
    • Renzias Renzi
    Marc Arian
    • Le propriétaire du restaurantas Le propriétaire du restaurant
    • (uncredited)
    Alice Arno
    Alice Arno
    • La fille du vestiaire de la boîte de nuitas La fille du vestiaire de la boîte de nuit
    • (uncredited)
    Steve Eckardt
    • Mallochas Malloch
    • (uncredited)
    Roger Lumont
    • Petit rôleas Petit rôle
    • (uncredited)
    Remo Mosconi
    • Doublure Zacharia course-poursuiteas Doublure Zacharia course-poursuite
    • (uncredited)
    Pamela Stanford
    Pamela Stanford
    • La strip-teaseuseas La strip-teaseuse
    • (uncredited)
    Daniel Vérité
    • Playboyas Playboy
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Henri Verneuil
    • Writers
      • Henri Verneuil(scenario)
      • Vahé Katcha(scenario)
      • David Goodis(novel "The Burglar")
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    Storyline

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    In 1970s Athens a group of professional burglars led by Azad plan a daring burglary. The victim is the rich gem merchant Mister Tasco. The treasure to be plundered is Mister Tasco's sumptuous emerald collection. The break-in team neutralize the villa's guard, enter the premises and locate the safe. Their sophisticated safe-cracking tools allow the burglars to break the safe open and steal the emeralds. During the caper a lone Greek policeman notices the burglars' car parked outside the Tasco residence and becomes suspicious. When Azad pretends to tinker with the getaway car's engine the Greek cop pretends he believes him. In fact, the Greek Police inspector Abel Zacharia suspects a burglary is taking place but decides to play along in order to allow the burglars to complete their mission. However, the corrupt Greek cop intends to arrest the criminals later and to steal the emeralds for himself. A cat and mouse chase ensues. —nufs68
    • 1970s
    • greece
    • athens greece
    • buried alive
    • rogue cop
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    • Taglines
      • Catch the burglars !
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Crime
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • PG
    • Parents guide

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    • Trivia
      Jean-Paul Belmondo did most of his own stunts.
    • Goofs
      Just before the car chase begins, Abel Zacharia is following the burglars around the docks. They act like they don't see him until they find their ship dry-docked, but in every scene he is the only car around besides them, is clearly very close to them watching them, and follows them closely. It would take a blind person to not notice they were being followed.
    • Quotes

      Azad: We've each got a job to do, but you want to do both, and that leads to complications.

      Abel Zacharia: Not at all, it's very simple. I play both sides. If things go wrong, I start acting like a policeman again.

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      Featured in Rififides tou erota (1987)

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    Good escapist fun
    This film is sadly underrated (as is Charles Bronson's "Red Sun") for the fun it provides. Its an old-fashioned adventure story of a corrupt cop (Sharif) in a cat and mouse game with a gang of burglars led by Belmondo with a cache of emeralds as the prize. Its beautifully shot in widescreen and the music by Morricone is awesome. A great car chase is a bonus. What else do you want for 2 hours? Good laconic perf by Belmondo. Sharif as the vicious bent cop is good as well. Dont look for deep characterization; Verneuil's goal is the keep the story moving. The widescreen (2.35) ratio of this film requires a letterbox video treatment. Unluckily for us fans it may be a long wait before we see such a treatment.
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    • centralbeerangi
    • Apr 15, 2002

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 14, 1972 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • France
      • Italy
    • Language
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Provalnik
    • Filming locations
      • Corfu Island, Greece
    • Production companies
      • Columbia Films
      • Vides Cinematografica
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • FRF 15,000,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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