Breaking In
The last two guys you'd ever expect to get away with anything...are about to get away with it all.
1989 | 94m | English
Popularity: 0.4 (history)
| Director: | Bill Forsyth |
|---|---|
| Writer: | John Sayles |
| Staring: |
| Professional thief Ernie takes Mike on as an apprentice, but while Mike clearly has "larceny in his heart", it will take him a long time to get as good as Ernie. | |
| Release Date: | Oct 13, 1989 |
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| Director: | Bill Forsyth |
| Writer: | John Sayles |
| Genres: | Action, Adventure, Comedy, Crime |
| Keywords | thief, gentle |
| Production Companies | The Samuel Goldwyn Company, Act III Productions |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $0
Budget: $0 |
| Updates |
Updated: Jan 28, 2026 Entered: Apr 20, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Burt Reynolds | Ernie Mullins |
| Casey Siemaszko | Mike Lafebb |
| Sheila Kelley | Carrie aka Fontaine |
| Lorraine Toussaint | Delphine the Hooker |
| Albert Salmi | Johnny Scot |
| Harry Carey, Jr. | Shoes |
| Maury Chaykin | Vincent Tucci |
| Stephen Tobolowsky | District Attorney |
| Julianne Johnson | Hardware Store Cashier |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| Michael Ellis | Editor |
| Adrienne Atkinson | Production Design |
| Louise Frogley | Costume Design |
| Philip Leto | Hairstylist |
| Michael Coulter | Director of Photography |
| Michael Gibbs | Original Music Composer |
| Woody Crocker | Set Decoration |
| Jean Ann Black | Makeup Artist |
| Manlio Rocchetti | Makeup Artist |
| Bill Forsyth | Director |
| John Sayles | Writer |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Sarah Black | Executive Producer |
| Andrew Meyer | Executive Producer |
| Jack Cummins | Associate Producer |
| Harry Gittes | Producer |
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JPV852
6.0
Okay drama-crime-comedy featuring two fine performances from Burt Reynolds and Casey Siemaszko and while the crime elements were fun, the drama part was a bit bland. Nothing I'd watch again but might be worth checking out especially if you're a Reynolds's fan. **3.25/5** ...
Jan 05, 2022