The Burglar (1957 film)

The Burglar
Theatrical release poster
Directed byPaul Wendkos
Screenplay byDavid Goodis
Based onThe Burglar
1953 novel
by David Goodis
Produced byLouis W. Kellman
StarringDan Duryea
Jayne Mansfield
Martha Vickers
CinematographyDon Malkames
Edited byPaul Wendkos
Herta Horn
Music bySol Kaplan
Production
company
Distributed byColumbia Pictures
Release date
  • June 1957 (1957-06)
Running time
90 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$90,000 (estimated)

The Burglar is a 1957 American crime thriller film noir released by Columbia Pictures, based on the 1953 novel of the same name by David Goodis (who also wrote the script). The picture stars Dan Duryea in the title role and Jayne Mansfield. The movie was the first feature film directed by Paul Wendkos.[1] John Facenda, a well-known Philadelphia sportscaster, is featured as a news anchor in one scene. Much of the film was shot on location in Philadelphia and Atlantic City.[2]

  1. ^ Hogan, David J. (March 2013). Film Noir FAQ: All That's Left to Know About Hollywood's Golden Age of Dames, Detectives, and Danger. Hal Leonard Corporation. ISBN 978-1-4803-4305-4. Retrieved 12 January 2021.
  2. ^ "The Burglar (1957)". Letterboxd. Retrieved 12 January 2021.

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