Bernice "Bernie" Rhodenbarr is a burglar by trade, and she runs a bookstore as well. Her friend Carl Hefler is a dog groomer. After a successful burglary, it's discovered that a dead body was in the house she burgled. As she's the only one who can be placed at the scene of the crime, she has to use her criminal skills to clear her name of the murder AND avoid getting charged with the burglary.

Whoopi Goldbergas Bernice 'Bernie' Rhodenbarr
Bobcat Goldthwaitas Carl Hefler
G.W. Baileyas Ray Kirschman
Lesley Ann Warrenas Dr. Cynthia Sheldrake
John Goodmanas Detective Nyswander
Vyto Ruginisas K.E. Graybow
James Handyas Carson Verrill
Anne DeSalvoas Detective Todras
Elizabeth Ruscioas Frankie
William A. Fraker