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The Burglar is a 1957 American film noir directed by Paul Wendkos and adapted by novelist David Goodis from his 1953 novel. The story follows a group of thieves after they rob a fraudulent spiritualist and flee toward Atlantic City, where distrust and conflicting loyalties complicate the escape. Released by Columbia Pictures, the film is notable for location work in Philadelphia and Atlantic City and for its transition between crime-thriller realism and stylized noir imagery.
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Who directed The Burglar?
Paul Wendkos directed The Burglar, a 1957 American film noir. The screenplay was adapted from David Goodis’s 1953 novel.
What crime starts the plot of The Burglar?
A group of thieves robs a fraudulent spiritualist. Afterward, they flee toward Atlantic City while distrust and conflicting loyalties threaten the group.
Who wrote the novel The Burglar?
David Goodis wrote the 1953 novel on which the film is based. The movie keeps the story’s focus on criminals, betrayal, and escape.
Where do the thieves go in The Burglar?
The group heads toward Atlantic City after the robbery. The journey increases pressure within the gang as their loyalties begin to break down.
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