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The Opportunists (2000)

R | | Comedy, Crime, Drama | 11 August 2000 (USA)
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A struggling auto mechanic with a criminal past agrees to one last heist to pay off his debts.

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
... Vic Kelly
... Michael Lawlor (as Peter Mcdonald)
Anne Pitoniak ... Aunt Dee
... Rest Home Sister
... Rest Home Priest
... Miriam Kelly
... Pat Duffy
... Sally Mahon
... Dylan
... Harry
... Ted Walikaki
... Arnon Morris
... Ismail Espinoza
... Jesus Del Toro (as Jose Zuniga)
Branden Vega ... Tony Del Toro
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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. Written by Anonymous

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Comedy | Crime | Drama | Romance

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Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$46,967, 13 August 2000, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$581,142, 5 November 2000
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When he is using the ratchet wrench, it is turning the bolt when it is clicking. A ratchet clicks on the return stroke not on the tightening stroke. See more »

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Thanks to Ma Connell and the clan. Special thanks to Adele, Bobby and the rest of the gang at Buffa's. See more »

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Alone In This House
Written by Joe Flood
Performed by The Flying Neutrinos
Published by Jungle Curry Music
Administered by Bug Music (BMI)
Courtesy of Artists Only Records
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Like "The Florentine" , "The Opportunists" is quiet but good .......
17 November 2009 | by – See all my reviews

Definitely low key, with only a nosebleed of violence, this caper movie is both unpredictable and entertaining. Christopher Walken, Cyndi Lauper, along with the entire cast, are excellent. What drives the film into above average territory is tremendous character development. We actually get to know who is pulling the heist, rather than rushing into it. So what you get is a very quiet film with likable characters who you care about. If you are looking for an edge of your seat high tech robbery movie, avoid this. If on the other hand you would like to relax and take time to understand some interesting thieves, seek out "The Opportunists". - MERK
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