
The Burglar (1987) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
The Burglar (1987) — With a brother dedicated to punk rock stardom at any cost and a drunken father
The Burglar (1987) Storyline
With a brother dedicated to punk rock stardom at any cost and a drunken father who chases skirt between robotic dancing lessons from the TV, young Senka stands as much chance of nurture as the hero of Truffaut's 400 Blows. The amazing thing about Ogorodnikov's film is that it was made in Russia. Clearly, plenty of Soviet teenies share the nihilistic feelings of their Western counterparts, and the extensive footage of safety-pin chic at concerts perhaps points to a sound export instinct on the director's part. Senka's brother Kostya is under pressure from Howmuch, a very heavy rocker, to steal a synthesiser from the Community Centre, so to protect him Senka steals it himself. The story occupies little more space than the music, but the performances are splendid enough to lodge Senka's predicament in the heart.
Full Cast & Crew
- Oleg Yelykomov as Senka Laushkin
- Konstantin Kinchev as Kostya Laushkin
- Yuriy Tsapnik as Yuri Laushkin
- Svetlana Gaytan as Sveta Ivanovna
- Polina Petrenko as Angelina
- Oleg Garkusha as Oleg
- Nikolay Dik as musician
- Leonid Fedorov
- Andrei Panov as neighbour of Khokhmach
- Pyotr Semak as Khokhmach
- Oleg Kovalov
- Svetlana Bulynenkova
- Tatyana Sharkova
- Evert Sooster
- Sergey Rogozhin
Why Watch The Burglar?
The Vibe: The Burglar is a emotionally complex and thought-provoking drama movie that firmly establishes itself as a must-watch from 1987. The pacing and atmosphere are perfectly calibrated to keep you engaged from start to finish.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 4.6/10, it retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its specific stylistic choices and unique premise.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for viewers who appreciate deep character studies and powerful performances. If you enjoy character-driven arcs layered with drama-specific tropes, this deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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