The Burglar (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1957, The Burglar is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Paul Wendkos, running about 90 minutes. “A trail of perfume... and violence!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Burglar stars Dan Duryea as Nat Harbin, Jayne Mansfield as Gladden, Martha Vickers as Della and Peter Capell as Baylock, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Burglar has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Burglar page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Burglar tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Burglar (1957)?
- In US, The Burglar is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Burglar worth watching?
- The Burglar holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Burglar?
- The Burglar stars Dan Duryea, Jayne Mansfield, Martha Vickers, Peter Capell and Mickey Shaughnessy.
- When was The Burglar released?
- The Burglar was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.