The Burglar

Year: 1957

Runtime: 90 mins

Language: English

Director: Paul Wendkos

CrimeThrillerDramaThrillers and murder mysteriesHeists and thrilling action

Burglar Nat Harbin and his two partners target spiritualist Sister Sarah, who inherited a fortune and an emerald necklace from a Philadelphia financier. They use Nat’s ward Gladden to pose as an admirer and scout Sarah’s mansion, planning a perfect robbery. Unexpected complications soon jeopardize their scheme as they infiltrate the estate.

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