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The Burglar

1957 • 1h30m Crime, Thriller, Drama

Rating

5.6/10

Popularity

1

Burglar Nat Harbin and his two associates set their sights on wealthy spiritualist Sister Sarah, who has inherited a fortune -- including a renowned emerald necklace -- from a Philadelphia financier. Using Nat's female ward, Gladden, to pose as an admirer and case the mansion where the woman lives, they set up a perfect break-in. Things get complicated afterwards.

Details

Director

Paul Wendkos

Screenplay

David Goodis

Cast

Dan Duryea

Jayne Mansfield

Martha Vickers

Release date

6/1/1957

Status

Released

Budget

$90,000

Origin country

US

Vote count

34