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The Burglar
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The Burglar

1972-09-07 · 105 min · ★ 4.8

Thriller · Crime · Drama

Burgler and master safe-cracker Glimmie is asked to find a young woman called Fanny by her rich stepfather Van Borsen. However, Glimmie remains suspicious of the man and decides that Fanny has to be protected by him and his pal 'De Bonk'. He is soon proved correct and winds up a scapegoat in Van Borsen's scheme. After his release from prison, Glimmie plans his revenge with some help from a young cleaning girl called Slofje.

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Directors
Frans Weisz
Production companies
Parkfilm Cinecentrum
Countries
Netherlands
Status
Released

Top Cast

Rijk de GooyerRijk de GooyerWillem "Glimmie" Burg
Jon BlumingJon BlumingDe Bonk
Anny de LangeAnny de LangeAlice Burg
Frits LambrechtsFrits LambrechtsInspector "Butch" van Hol
Bob de LangeBob de LangeVan Borsen
Henk RigtersInspector Backer
Sylvia de LeurSylvia de LeurMiepie
Han Bentz van den BergPresiding judge
Roelant Radier"Bell"
Hans CroisetHans CroisetVan Sprang
MacAssassin
Ingeborg JonassenLeni Scheepers
Henk VotelHenk VotelJopie
Dick van de PollMan in pub
Allard van der ScheerAllard van der ScheerProsecutor
Willemien te WinkelPolly
Joost PrinsenJoost PrinsenBarman
Henny AlmaHenny AlmaWoman in pub
Chiem van HouweningeChiem van HouweningeMan in pub
Pim de la ParraPim de la ParraDrug dealer

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