Villi yö (1991)
Career Opportunities (original title)Reference View | Change View
- PG-13
- 1h 23min
- Comedy, Romance
- 29 Mar 1991 (Turkey)
- Movie
Jim is the dorky son of a local cement contractor who lives at home and has no direction. Josie is the gorgeous daughter of a wealthy businessman who dreams of leaving town. They find they have a lot in common.
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Cast verified as complete
| Frank Whaley | ... |
Jim Dodge
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| Jennifer Connelly | ... |
Josie McClellan
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| Dermot Mulroney | ... |
Nestor Pyle
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| Kieran Mulroney | ... |
Gil Kinney
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| John M. Jackson | ... |
Bud Dodge
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| Jenny O'Hara | ... |
Dotty Dodge
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| Noble Willingham | ... |
Roger Roy McClellan
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Nada Despotovich | ... |
Penny Dodge
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Reid Binion | ... |
Cal Dodge
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| Barry Corbin | ... |
Officer Don
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| Denise Galik | ... |
Lorraine
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| Wilbur Fitzgerald | ... |
Bob Bosenbeck
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| Dan Albright | ... |
Dave Hockner
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Marc Clement | ... |
Otis
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Andrew Winton | ... |
Boy #1
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Andy Greenway | ... |
Boy #2
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| RonReaco Lee | ... |
Boy #3
(as RonReaco M. Lee)
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Danny Nelson | ... |
Gas Station Owner
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| William Forsythe | ... |
Custodian
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| Lou Walker | ... |
Farmer in Cafe
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Benji Wilhoite | ... |
Stock Boy
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Heidi Meyer Gilbert | ... |
Girl in Car
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Troy Gilbert | ... |
Boy in Car
(as Troy M. Gilbert)
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| Royce D. Applegate | ... |
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David Arnott | ... |
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August Bach | ... |
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Kate Carlin | ... |
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Kenneth W. Ford Jr. | ... |
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| Leigh French | ... |
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Todd Larson | ... |
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| Joanna Lipari | ... |
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Coleby Lombardo | ... |
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David McCharen | ... |
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Paige Pollack | ... |
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(as Paige Nan Pollack)
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| Gary Schwartz | ... |
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Jonathan Stark | ... |
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| John Candy | ... |
C.D. Marsh (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Bryan Gordon | ||
Written by
| John Hughes | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Andi Capoziello | ... | associate producer |
| John Hughes | ... | producer (produced by) |
| Lora Lee | ... | executive producer |
| Hunt Lowry | ... | producer (produced by) (as A. Hunt Lowry) |
| Cliff T.E. Roseman | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Thomas Newman | ||
Cinematography by
| Donald McAlpine | ... | director of photography (as Don McAlpine) |
Editing by
| Glenn Farr | ||
| Peck Prior | ||
Editorial Department
| Sonny Baskin | ... | additional editor |
| John Lafferty | ... | associate editor |
| Derrick Mitchell | ... | Apprentice Editor |
Casting By
| Pam Dixon | ||
Production Design by
| Paul Sylbert | ||
Art Direction by
| Guy Barnes | ||
Set Decoration by
| Kathe Klopp | ||
Costume Design by
| Betsy Cox | ||
Makeup Department
| E. Thomas Case | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Karen Koch | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Tracy Rosenthal-Newsom | ... | second assistant director (as Tracy Rosenthal) |
| David Sosna | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Camille Abbott | ... | production illustrator |
| Steven Blutstein | ... | art department coordinator |
| Wren Boney | ... | on set dresser |
| Albert B. Cooper IV | ... | set dresser |
| David Goldstein | ... | lead painter |
| Tony Kupersmith | ... | construction coordinator |
| Douglas E. Maxwell | ... | leadman |
| Frank McEldowney | ... | greens foreman |
| Joseph Musso | ... | production illustrator |
| Greg Sanger | ... | set dresser |
| Christopher Sylbert | ... | sign painter |
Sound Department
| James R. Alexander | ... | sound mixer (as Jim Alexander) |
| Rick Alexander | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Patrick Bietz | ... | sound editor (as Pat Bietz) |
| James Bolt | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Tom DeMarchi | ... | utility sound/boom operator |
| Evelyn Dutton | ... | foley artist |
| Joel Fein | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Glenn Hoskinson | ... | sound editor |
| Doug Jackson | ... | sound editor |
| Steve Kohler | ... | foley artist / foley recordist |
| Greg W. Lowe | ... | adr recordist |
| Diane Marshall | ... | foley artist (as S. Diane Marshall) |
| Lori Martino | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Colin C. Mouat | ... | supervising foley editor (as Colin Moliat) |
| Peter Redding | ... | utility sound (as Peter Martin Redding) |
| Albert Romero | ... | dubbing recordist |
| Karin Roulo | ... | foley mixer |
| Jack Schrader | ... | supervising adr editor |
| Kim Secrist | ... | sound editor |
| Tanya Sharp David | ... | adr mixer |
| John Stacy | ... | supervising sound editor (as John M. Stacy) |
| Bruce Stambler | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Jerry Trent | ... | foley artist |
| Lisa M. Varney | ... | assistant sound editor (as Lisa Varney) |
| Bill Weinman | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Bernard Weiser | ... | sound editor |
| Jeffrey A. Williams | ... | boom operator (as Jeff Williams) |
| David A. Whittaker | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Scott Dale | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Richard Epper | ... | stunts |
| Carol Neilson | ... | stunts |
| Pat Romano | ... | stunts |
| Rem Wyatt | ... | stunt double |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Chuck Brown | ... | dolly grip (as Charles D. Brown) |
| Brian Callier | ... | video technician |
| Richard Clark | ... | video technician |
| Ray De La Motte | ... | camera operator |
| Bruce DeAragon | ... | second assistant camera: Los Angeles |
| Fred H. Dresch | ... | electrician |
| Jeff Durling | ... | electrician |
| Bobby Earnhardt | ... | best boy electric |
| Carl Johnson | ... | electrician |
| Sunny Johnson | ... | grip |
| William W. Johnson | ... | camera operator: Los Angeles |
| Paddy Kean | ... | second assistant camera |
| Bob King | ... | electrician (as Robert King) |
| Dennis M. Kuneff | ... | best boy grip (as Dennis Kuneff) |
| Brett Laumann | ... | best boy electric |
| Steve Mathis | ... | gaffer (as Steve R. Mathis) |
| John McPherson | ... | director of photography: Los Angeles |
| Greg Morse | ... | video assist |
| Riggs Murdock | ... | first assistant camera: Los Angeles |
| Abe Perlstien | ... | still photographer: Los Angeles (as Abe Perlstein) |
| Raman Rao | ... | electrician |
| C. Alan Rawlins | ... | grip (as Alan Rawlins) |
| Zade Rosenthal | ... | still photographer |
| Riko Schatke | ... | grip |
| Dennis Seawright | ... | first assistant camera |
| Bob Shuford | ... | electrician (as Robert B. Shuford, Jr.) |
| Steven H. Smith | ... | camera operator: second unit |
| George Stephenson | ... | camera operator: Los Angeles |
| Joseph E. Thibo | ... | first assistant camera |
| Hector Urrutia | ... | electrician |
| Ralph Watson | ... | steadicam operator |
| Elizabeth Ziegler | ... | steadicam operator: Los Angeles (as Liz Ziegler) |
| Tom Bradley | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| David J. McGraw | ... | video operator: Los Angeles (uncredited) |
Location Management
| Ronald L. Carr | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Steve Mccroskey | ... | music editor |
| G. Marq Roswell | ... | music supervisor (as G. Mark Roswell) |
| Michael Boddicker | ... | musician: synthesizer (uncredited) |
| George Doering | ... | musician (uncredited) |
| Leslie Morris | ... | orchestra contractor (uncredited) |
| Thomas Pasatieri | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
| Sebastian Toettcher | ... | musician: cello (uncredited) |
Transportation Department
| Billy G. Arter | ... | transportation coordinator |
Additional Crew
| Pablo Ferro | ... | title designer: main title sequence |
| Carolyn Hagan | ... | assistant production office coordinator |
| Kathryn Loraine Hibbs | ... | production accountant |
| Jewels Satterfield | ... | production assistant |
| Steven C. Ward | ... | production office assistant |
| Daniel Wheatcroft | ... | studio executive |
Thanks
| Jessie Nelson | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Carolco (1991) (Non-US) (theatrical)
- Pioneer LDC (1992) (Japan) (theatrical)
- UGC Distribution (1993) (France) (theatrical)
- Universal Pictures (1991) (United States) (theatrical)
- Kino Lorber Studio Classics (2021) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- Roadshow Home Video (1992) (Australia) (VHS)
- VCL Video (1994) (Germany) (VHS)
- Worldvision Enterprises (1995) (World-wide) (tv) (syndication)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Cinema Research (title opticals)
- Inter Video (24 frame video services)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Jim is the dorky son of a local cement contractor who lives at home and has no direction. Josie is the gorgeous daughter of a wealthy businessman who dreams of leaving town. When Jim is locked inside a Target store on his first night as the overnight janitor, he discovers Josie, who fell asleep while contemplating shoplifting. Now locked in together, the pair learns they have a lot in common. Little do they know that two petty criminals are on the lam and looking for a place to hide.
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| Taglines | He took the job that no one wanted...and got the girl that everyone did. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | According to Spy magazine, John Hughes was unhappy at how this film turned out, and asked Universal to remove his name from it. They refused. See more » |
| Goofs | While walking at gunpoint between the electronics department and the snack bar, Josie finds time to put on a bra. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited into A Flock of Seagulls: Space Age Love Song - Career Opportunities Version (1991). See more » |
| Soundtracks | I Wanna Stay Home See more » |
| Quotes |
Josie:
Would you go with me somewhere? Jim Dodge: Where? Josie: Florida. Wyoming, Spain. It doesn't really matter, just away somewhere. Jim Dodge: I'd love to. I just can't afford to be... capricious and carefree like yourself. I... I... I got to set my sights on something and then really go for it. Josie: Like janitor? Jim Dodge: It's a beginning. I... I'm looking at... Josie: It's an end. See more » |