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The Burglars

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"Catch the burglars!"

Duration

2h

Release

27 Oct 1971

Country

France

Language

French

Overview

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.

Plot

In 1970s Athens a group of professional burglars plans an emerald heist from the home of a gem collector, but corrupt Greek police inspector Abel Zacharia is on their trail.

Cast

Jean-Paul BelmondoOmar SharifDyan Cannon

Ratings

Internet Movie Database: 6.5/10Rotten Tomatoes: 33%

Details

Director

Henri Verneuil

Writers

Henri VerneuilVahé KatchaDavid Goodis

Revenue

$33,000,000

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