The Burglars
1971, French. Directed by Henri Verneuil.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 138 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Burglars
The Burglars isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online.
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Cast & crew
- Henri VerneuilDirector
- Jean-Paul BelmondoAzad
- Omar SharifAbel Zacharia
- Dyan CannonLena
- Robert HosseinRalph
- Nicole CalfanHélène
- Myriam Feune de ColombiIsabelle Tasco
- Raoul DelfosseGuardian of Villa Tasco
- José Luis de VilallongaMr. Tasco
- Renato SalvatoriRenzi
- Marc ArianRestaurant Owner (uncredited)
- Alice ArnoLocker Room Girl (uncredited)
- Steve EckardtMalloch (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 27 October 1971
- Original title
- Le Casse
- Country
- France, Italy
- Written by
- Henri Verneuil, Vahé Katcha
- Box office
- $33M
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The Burglars: quick answers
Is The Burglars worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 138 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Burglars?
The Burglars runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).
Does The Burglars have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Burglars. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Burglars parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Burglars is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Burglars on?
The Burglars isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Burglars?
If you liked The Burglars, try Trap House, Play Dirty, Den of Thieves 2: Pantera.
Who directed The Burglars?
The Burglars (1971) was directed by Henri Verneuil and stars Jean-Paul Belmondo, Omar Sharif, Dyan Cannon.