Burglar
Bernice "Bernie" Rhodenbarr is a burglar by trade, and she runs a bookstore as well. Her friend Carl Hefler is a dog groomer. After a successful burglary, it's discovered that a dead body was in the house she burgled. As she's the only one who can be placed at the scene of the crime, she has to use her criminal skills to clear her name of the murder AND avoid getting charged with the burglary.
Critics Sentiment
Bernie disguised as old lady performs opening burglary
Bernie confronts Carson in park and captures him
Sharp decline from the praised opening burglary sequence to the widely criticized unsatisfying finale
Burglar starts promisingly with a well-received opening that showcases Whoopi Goldberg's talents, but steadily declines as it struggles with tonal inconsistency between comedy and thriller elements. While individual scenes like Bobcat Goldthwait's police interrogation earn praise, the film ultimately disappoints with its dark turn and poorly executed ending that leaves viewers unsatisfied.
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Whoopi Goldberg
Bernice 'Bernie' Rhodenbarr
Bobcat Goldthwait
Carl Hefler
G.W. Bailey
Ray Kirschman
Lesley Ann Warren
Dr. Cynthia Sheldrake
John Goodman
Detective Nyswander
Vyto Ruginis
K.E. Graybow
James Handy
Carson Verrill
Anne DeSalvo
Detective Todras
Elizabeth Ruscio
Frankie
Larry Mintz
Vincent 'Knobby' DiCarno
Raye Birk
The Jogger
Eric Poppick
Deliveryman
Scott Lincoln
Man in Cadillac
Thom Bray
Shoplifter in Bookstore
Jack O'Leary
Ray's Friend
Mike Pniewski
Man in Grey Uniform #1
Ethan Phillips
Bartender at Parker's on Fifth
Michael Nesmith
Cabbie
Hugh Wilson
Customer at Mayday
Nathan Davis
Mr. Paggif
Crew
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