The Operative
Synopsis
As if eleven years in the toughest prison in a Soviet labor camp weren't enough, ex-CIA agent Alec Carville is forced to commit a crime after returning to his hometown of Boston by the Russian mafia, which has incriminating material against him. Carville is to steal a valuable painting from a bank. Clever as they are, the Russian mobsters have taken advantage of the strange coincidence that Carville bears a striking resemblance to the owner of the painting, the eccentric young millionaire Grady. However, the mafia's meticulous preparations fail in one - crucial - respect: they did not expect Grady and Carville to meet in the bank, but they do. As a result, total chaos breaks out...
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 20, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 7, 2000
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Lee
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul A. Birkett
- Original Title
- The Operative
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Studio Eight Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Lee
Paul A. Birkett
David Pelletier
Gordon Rempel
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Lee
Director
Paul A. Birkett
Writer
Gordon Rempel
Editor
David Pelletier
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
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What is The Operative about?
As if eleven years in the toughest prison in a Soviet labor camp weren't enough, ex-CIA agent Alec Carville is forced to commit a crime after returning to his hometown of Boston by the Russian mafia, which has incriminating material against him. Carville is to steal a valuable painting from a bank. Clever as they are, the Russian mobsters have taken advantage of the strange coincidence that Carville bears a striking resemblance to the owner of the painting, the eccentric young millionaire Grady. However, the mafia's meticulous preparations fail in one - crucial - respect: they did not expect Grady and Carville to meet in the bank, but they do. As a result, total chaos breaks out...
Who directed The Operative?
The Operative was directed by Robert Lee.
Who stars in The Operative?
The principal cast of The Operative includes Brian Bosworth, John Tench, Rachel Hayward, Jerry Wasserman, Teryl Rothery.
When was The Operative released and how long is it?
The Operative was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Operative?
The Operative holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).