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Opportunity Knocks
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Director:
Writers (WGA):
Mitchel Katlin (written by) &
Nat Bernstein (written by)
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Release Date:
30 March 1990 (USA) See more »
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In the world of cons....Eddie's a pro.
Plot:
Eddie and Lou are a couple of two-bit con men on the lam from a loan shark. They hide out in someone's... See more » | Add synopsis »
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a great comedy! See more (15 total) »

Cast

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Dana Carvey ... Eddie

Robert Loggia ... Milt
Todd Graff ... Lou
Julia Campbell ... Annie
Milo O'Shea ... Max
James Tolkan ... Sal
Doris Belack ... Mona
Sally Gracie ... Connie

Mike Bacarella ... Pinkie
John M. Watson Sr. ... Harold Monroe
Beatrice Fredman ... Bubbie
Thomas McElroy ... Men's Room Attendant
Jack McLaughlin-Gray ... Wine Steward
Gene Honda ... Japanese Businessman
Del Close ... Williamson
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103 min
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Eddie Farrell:You do not talk when I am talking.See more »
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2 out of 3 people found the following review useful.
a great comedy!, 10 April 1999
Author: steve layne

opportunity knocks is very funny. the first time i saw this movie back in 1990 or maybe early 1991 i didn't really like it that much. but then i saw it again in 1997 or early 1998. i loved it. i guess i couldn't understand this movie when i first saw it.i was only 8 or 9 when i first saw it.but now i understand it very well.all the jokes i get.it's carvey's best movie! it's very funny.it has a great plot to it.just all around great.i give this movie ***1/2 out of ****

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