---
title: "Burglar"
year: 1987
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/burglar-1987"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 38921
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 103
community_rating: 5.2
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Burglar (1987) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/burglar-1987

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Burglar is a film first released in 1987. Catalogued under Crime, Comedy. Produced and broadcast by Warner Bros. Pictures, Nelvana. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A clever burglar turned bookstore owner must clear her name after stumbling onto a murder."

### Why Watch
- Witty blend of caper and humor
- Strong female lead with clever schemes
- Engaging mix of crime and comedy

### Caveats & Content Note
- Some humor may feel dated
- Genre blend might not please purists
- Tone & Suitability: The film combines mild criminal antics with comedic moments, suitable for mature teens and adults.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: crime, comedy, quirky, lighthearted

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Hugh Wilson
- **Networks / Studios**: Warner Bros. Pictures, Nelvana

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Whoopi Goldberg** as *Bernice 'Bernie' Rhodenbarr*
- **Bobcat Goldthwait** as *Carl Hefler*
- **G.W. Bailey** as *Ray Kirschman*
- **Lesley Ann Warren** as *Dr. Cynthia Sheldrake*
- **John Goodman** as *Detective Nyswander*
- **Vyto Ruginis** as *K.E. Graybow*
- **James Handy** as *Carson Verrill*
- **Anne DeSalvo** as *Detective Todras*
- **Elizabeth Ruscio** as *Frankie*
- **Larry Mintz** as *Vincent 'Knobby' DiCarno*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is Bernie's profession?
Bernie is a burglar by trade who also runs a bookstore.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a crime comedy.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately one hour and forty‑three minutes.

### Q: When was the film released?
It was released in the United States on March 20, 1987.

### Q: Does the story involve murder?
Yes, the plot centers on Bernie trying to clear her name after a dead body is found in a house she burgled.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Burglar — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/38921)

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