About the Film
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.
✨ The Watchlist Wizard Verdict
The Vibe: The Burglar is a gripping, tense, and full of twists thriller and crime and drama movie from 1972. Directed by Frans Weisz, and starring Rijk de Gooyer, Jon Bluming, Anny de Lange Burgler and master safe-cracker Glimmie is asked to find a young woman called Fanny by her rich stepfather Van Borsen.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 4.3/10, The Burglar retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its unique premise and stylistic choices.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for those who love edge-of-your-seat suspense. If you enjoy movies that blends thriller with crime elements, The Burglar deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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