The Burglars (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1971, The Burglars is an action, thriller and crime film directed by Henri Verneuil, running about 120 minutes. “Catch the burglars!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. The Burglars stars Jean-Paul Belmondo as Azad, Omar Sharif as Abel Zacharia, Robert Hossein as Ralph and Dyan Cannon as Lena, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Burglars has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $33M at the box office.
Where to watch. In CA you can stream it on Hollywood Suite. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Burglars page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Burglars tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Burglars (1971)?
- In CA, The Burglars is available to stream on Hollywood Suite. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Burglars worth watching?
- The Burglars holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Burglars?
- The Burglars stars Jean-Paul Belmondo, Omar Sharif, Robert Hossein, Dyan Cannon and Nicole Calfan.
- When was The Burglars released?
- The Burglars was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.