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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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How good is The Burglar?
The Burglar scores 6.71/10 (Fair) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Film Noir category.
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