The Burglars_
"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.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Box office
The Burglars earned $33.0M worldwide on a $15.0M budget — a 120% return on investment.
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Year context
The Burglars was released 55 years ago in 1971.
CAST (15)
Jean-Paul Belmondo
Azad
Omar Sharif
Abel Zacharia
Dyan Cannon
Lena
Robert Hossein
Ralph
Nicole Calfan
Hélène
Myriam Feune de Colombi
Isabelle Tasco
Raoul Delfosse
Guardian of Villa Tasco
José Luis de Vilallonga
Mr. Tasco
Renato Salvatori
Renzi
Marc Arian
Restaurant Owner (uncredited)
Alice Arno
Locker Room Girl (uncredited)
Steve Eckardt
Malloch (uncredited)
Roger Lumont
Doorman (uncredited)
Pamela Stanford
Stripper (uncredited)
Daniel Vérité
Playboy (uncredited)
CREW
BOX OFFICE
$15.0M
Budget
$33.0M
Revenue
+120%
ROI
PROFITABLE
Verdict
STUDIOS (1)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
120 min (2h 0m)
Language
French
Rating
7.0/10 (127 votes)
Popularity
5
Budget
$15,000,000
Box Office
$33,000,000
Profit
+$18,000,000
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Burglars about?
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.
How long is The Burglars?
The Burglars has a runtime of 120 minutes (2h 0m).
Who directed The Burglars?
The Burglars was directed by Henri Verneuil.
Who stars in The Burglars?
The cast of The Burglars includes Jean-Paul Belmondo, Omar Sharif, Dyan Cannon, Robert Hossein, Nicole Calfan.
How much did The Burglars make at the box office?
The Burglars earned $33,000,000 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $15,000,000.
What is the rating of The Burglars?
The Burglars has a rating of 7.0 out of 10 based on 127 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Action
Crime
Thriller
KEYWORDS (16)
burglar
athens, greece
gang of thieves
dockyard
heist
police corruption
theft
home invasion
cat and mouse
french noir
safecracker
jewelry heist
quarry
neo-noir
emerald
grain silo