The Opportunists
Les arrivistes
Synopsis
The machinations of an ex-officer and a servant who want to get their hands on a fortune.
Top Cast
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Madeleine Robinson
Flore Brazier
Jean-Claude Pascal
Philippe Brideau
Harry Riebauer
Max Gillet
Wolf von Beneckendorff
Botschafter
Erika Pelikowsky
Agathe Rouget / Brideau
Ekkehard Schall
Joseph Bridau
Gerhard Bienert
Jean-Jacques Rouget
Clara Gansard
Mariette Bridou
Ivan Malré
St. Auban
Bella Waldritter
Ms. Descoings
Adolf Peter Hoffmann
Giroudeau
Werner Dissel
Fario
Hans Ulrich Laufer
'Mignonnet'
Barbara Brecht-Schall
Vedie
Kati Székely
Conchita
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Louis Daquin
- Screenplay & Story
- Louis Daquin, Klaus Wischnewski, Honoré de Balzac
- Original Score
- Hanns Eisler
- Original Title
- Les arrivistes
- Country of Origin
- France, East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- French, German
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme, Société Nouvelle Pathé Cinéma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Louis Daquin
Louis Daquin, Klaus Wischnewski, Honoré de Balzac
Hanns Eisler
Eugen Klagemann
Ursula Rudzki, Claude Nicole
Department Leadership Roster
Louis Daquin
Director
Louis Daquin
Writer
Klaus Wischnewski
Writer
Ursula Rudzki
Editor
Claude Nicole
Editor
Hanns Eisler
Original Music Composer
Eugen Klagemann
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Opportunists
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Opportunists about?
The machinations of an ex-officer and a servant who want to get their hands on a fortune.
Who directed The Opportunists?
The Opportunists was directed by Louis Daquin.
Who stars in The Opportunists?
The principal cast of The Opportunists includes Madeleine Robinson, Jean-Claude Pascal, Harry Riebauer, Wolf von Beneckendorff, Erika Pelikowsky.
When was The Opportunists released and how long is it?
The Opportunists was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for The Opportunists?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Opportunists was composed by Hanns Eisler.
Is The Opportunists based on a book or true story?
The Opportunists is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Honoré de Balzac".