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The Opportunists (2000)

When crime is all you know, you've got to take what you can.

ComedyCrimeDramaRomance

Vic is a struggling auto mechanic with a safe-cracking past and a lot of debt. His girlfriend runs a bar and offers to loan him the money she's saved for remodeling, but Vic is reluctant to take it. When a long-lost cousin from Ireland shows up on his doorstep, the two team up for one last heist.

Release Date
May 17, 2000
Runtime
1h 30m
Rating
5.8/10 (20 votes)

Director: Myles Connell

Cast: Christopher Walken, Peter McDonald, Anne Pitoniak, Kate Burton, Jim Mayzik, Vera Farmiga, Donal Logue, Cyndi Lauper

Production: Flashpoint, Eureka Pictures, Clinica Estetico
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The Opportunists

The Opportunists

When crime is all you know, you've got to take what you can.

When crime is all you know, you've got to take what you can.

5.8
90 min

Vic is a struggling auto mechanic with a safe-cracking past and a lot of debt. His girlfriend runs a bar and offers to loan him the money she's saved for remodeling, but Vic is reluctant to take it. When a long-lost cousin from Ireland shows up on his doorstep, the two team up for one last heist.

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StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Release Date5/17/2000
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Cast

Christopher Walken

as Vic Kelly

Peter McDonald

as Michael Lawler

Anne Pitoniak

as Aunt Dee

Kate Burton

as Rest Home Sister

JM

Jim Mayzik

as Rest Home Priest

Vera Farmiga

as Miriam Kelly

Donal Logue

as Pat Duffy

Cyndi Lauper

as Sally Mahon

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Opportunists about?

Vic is a struggling auto mechanic with a safe-cracking past and a lot of debt. His girlfriend runs a bar and offers to loan him the money she's saved for remodeling, but Vic is reluctant to take it. W…

How long is The Opportunists?

1h 30m

When was The Opportunists released?

May 17, 2000

Who directed The Opportunists?

Myles Connell

Who stars in The Opportunists?

Christopher Walken, Peter McDonald, Anne Pitoniak

What genre is The Opportunists?

Comedy, Crime, Drama, Romance

What is The Opportunists rated?

R