Breaking In (1989): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Breaking In is a 1989 adventure comedy directed by Bill Forsyth, starring Burt Reynolds as Ernie Mullins, Casey Siemaszko and Lorraine Toussaint. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes and earned $1.9 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Director
- Bill Forsyth
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Act III Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Breaking In About?
The premise of Breaking In without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Two unlikely crooks are about to pull off a massive job. Professional thief Ernie takes eager Mike on as his apprentice. While Mike’s heart is set on larceny, he still has a long way to go before he matches Ernie’s seasoned skill as they plot their biggest heist.
Breaking In Themes & Keywords
· 15 tags- portland oregon
- safecracker
- prostitute
- golf
- prison
- anti hero
- friendship between men
- male bonding
- mentor
- cigarette smoking
- f word
- thief
+3 more Show fewer
- heist
- two word title
- independent film
Breaking In Cast & Characters
Burt Reynolds leads the cast as Ernie Mullins, with Casey Siemaszko as Mike Lafebb and Lorraine Toussaint as Delphine the Hooker. Directed by Bill Forsyth; 8 actors are credited in all.
- Director Bill Forsyth
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Burt Reynolds as Ernie Mullins -
Casey Siemaszko as Mike Lafebb -
Lorraine Toussaint as Delphine the Hooker - Sheila Kelley as Carrie aka Fontaine
Also Starring in Breaking In
· 4 more- Albert Salmi Johnny Scot
- Harry Carey Jr. Shoes
- Stephen Tobolowsky District Attorney
- Maury Chaykin Vincent Tucci
More from Bill Forsyth
More films directed by Bill Forsyth, best-rated first: Local Hero, Being Human, Housekeeping and Comfort and Joy.
Breaking In Plot Summary
What happens in Breaking In from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In this character-driven crime drama, Ernie Mullins is a seasoned pro safecracker, now operating his craft from Portland, Oregon after a long career in New York. At sixty-one, he moves with a measured calm and a clear set of rules, content to live a quiet life on the edge of the city in a modest tract home. His world begins to shift when he crosses paths with Mike Lafebb, a curious, affable kid who stumbles into a chance to learn the trade. Ernie takes Mike on as his lookout and apprentice, a decision born from a mix of mentorship and old habits meeting new opportunities. The two embark on a string of cash heists that test both their partnership and their values.
Full summary
The whole story of Breaking In, scene by scene
Breaking In Box Office
Breaking In grossed $1.9 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$1.9M
- US & Canada
- $1.9M
How Well Do You Know Breaking In?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What is Ernie Mullins's chosen line of work?
Cars in Breaking In
22 cars on screen, including the 1977 Lincoln Continental Mark V and the 1968 Dodge D-Series.
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1977 Lincoln Continental Mark V Important role -
1968 Dodge D-Series Minor role -
International Harvester Metro Mite Minor role -
1980 Volkswagen Jetta A1 Typ 17 Minor role
Breaking In Also Known As
11 alternative titles, including “Un ladrón y medio” and “Die Traumtänzer”.
- Also known as
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- Un ladrón y medio
- Die Traumtänzer
- Kasszafúrók
- Ladro e gentiluomo
- Обирът
- Взломщики
- Włamanie
- Como Ser um Bom Ladrão
- Ernie Et Mike : Pied de biche et coffre fort
- 작은 도둑 큰 도둑
- 神偷双子星
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Breaking In FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Breaking In, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Breaking In?
Breaking In runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was Breaking In released?
Breaking In was released on October 13, 1989.
Who directed Breaking In?
Breaking In was directed by Bill Forsyth.
More films by Bill Forsyth Who is in the cast of Breaking In?
Breaking In stars Burt Reynolds as Ernie Mullins, Casey Siemaszko as Mike Lafebb and Lorraine Toussaint as Delphine the Hooker, among 8 credited actors.
How much did Breaking In make at the box office?
Breaking In grossed $1.9 million worldwide.
Does Breaking In have a post-credit scene?
No. Breaking In has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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