| The Burglar | |
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| Directed by | Paul Wendkos |
| Screenplay by | David Goodis |
| Based on | The Burglar 1953 novel by David Goodis |
| Produced by | Louis W. Kellman |
| Starring | Dan Duryea Jayne Mansfield Martha Vickers |
| Cinematography | Don Malkames |
| Edited by | Paul Wendkos Herta Horn |
| Music by | Sol Kaplan |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Columbia Pictures |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| 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]
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