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ACTION . 1971 . 2h 0m . French . 7.0/10

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.

Director Henri Verneuil
Starring Jean-Paul Belmondo, Omar Sharif, Dyan Cannon
Box Office $33.0M
7.0/10
Rating
$33.0M
Box Office
2h 0m
Runtime
1971
Year
PROFITABLE
+120% ROI
Profitability
Updated Feb 16, 2026
The Burglars poster
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.

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Box office
The Burglars earned $33.0M worldwide on a $15.0M budget — a 120% return on investment.
Director
The Burglars was directed by Henri Verneuil.
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Cast
Jean-Paul Belmondo stars as Azad in The Burglars.
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Year context
The Burglars was released 55 years ago in 1971.

CREW

Director
Writer

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
Country
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)

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