The Opportunists
“When crime is all you know, you've got to take what you can.”
Synopsis
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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THE OPPORTUNISTS Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-01-07
Top Cast
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Christopher Walken
Vic Kelly
Peter McDonald
Michael Lawler
Anne Pitoniak
Aunt Dee
Kate Burton
Rest Home Sister
Jim Mayzik
Rest Home Priest
Vera Farmiga
Miriam Kelly
Donal Logue
Pat Duffy
Cyndi Lauper
Sally Mahon
Paul D'Amato
Dylan
Wally Dunn
Harry
Olek Krupa
Ted Walikaki
Chuck Cooper
Arnon Morris
John Ortiz
Ismail Espinoza
José Zúñiga
Jesus Del Toro
Branden Vega
Tony Del Toro
Patrick Fitzgerald
Kevin
Rosalyn Coleman
Kevin's Partner
Claudia Shear
Gladys
Release History & Theatrical Window
Noir in Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 11, 2000
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Myles Connell
- Screenplay & Story
- Myles Connell
- Original Score
- Kurt Hoffman
- Original Title
- The Opportunists
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Flashpoint, Eureka Pictures, Clinica Estetico
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Myles Connell
Myles Connell
Kurt Hoffman
Teodoro Maniaci
Andy Keir
Jonathan Demme, Peter Saraf, David Forrest, Edward Saxon, Beau Rogers
Department Leadership Roster
Myles Connell
Writer
Myles Connell
Director
Andy Keir
Editor
Kurt Hoffman
Original Music Composer
John S. Lyons
Producer
Teodoro Maniaci
Director of Photography
Tim Perell
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Opportunists
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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. When a long-lost cousin from Ireland shows up on his doorstep, the two team up for one last heist.
Who directed The Opportunists?
The Opportunists was directed by Myles Connell.
Who stars in The Opportunists?
The principal cast of The Opportunists includes Christopher Walken, Peter McDonald, Anne Pitoniak, Kate Burton, Jim Mayzik.
When was The Opportunists released and how long is it?
The Opportunists was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Opportunists?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Opportunists was composed by Kurt Hoffman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Opportunists?
The Opportunists holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).