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The Opportunists

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All Victor Kelly really wants is to be a responsible man, earn an honest living, and in so doing, redeem himself for the lifetime of trouble he has brought down on his small, fractured family. But Vic's skills as an auto mechanic are not nearly as marketable as his safe-cracking skills, and he soon finds himself risking everything for a chance to make an easy score.

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Critics Reviews

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Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times Jan 1, 2000
3/4
Crime movies always seem to have neat endings. There's a chase or a shootout, a trial or a confession. The Opportunists is messier than that. It is less a matter of the big payoff than the daily struggle. Go to Full Review MaryAnn Johanson Flick Filosopher Dec 30, 2006
[A] compact and understated treasure of a film. Go to Full Review Frank Swietek One Guy's Opinion Jul 24, 2006
C-
Film Threat Dec 6, 2005
2.5/5
Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Aug 12, 2005
2/5
Robin Clifford Reeling Reviews Apr 9, 2005
C
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Penelope Y @RT31899006 Sep 7, 2025 The pace of this movie felt a bit slow for my taste, but I was curious to watch because of Christopher Walken and Cyndi Lauper. I was impressed by Lauper’s transition from music to acting. That said, I’m not sure I’d watch this one again. See more Steve D @RT35616104 Feb 10, 2023 It is hard to care about these characters given the setup. See more May 5, 2014 Not bad. Anything with Christopher Walken is usually well-produced and worth a watch. He plays such an interesting creep. This film is more about the characters than action, and it's about what happens when you agree to commit a crime with morons. See more Jan 22, 2013 I remember liking this film... Don't remember it very well though. Time to watch it again! :D See more Feb 17, 2012 I remember liking this film... Don't remember it very well though. Time to watch it again! :D See more Aug 14, 2011 A character-driven crime drama featuring Christopher Walken in one of his more subtle roles. The performances are great but the story is on a mild side. See more Read all reviews
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Myles Connell

Director

Christopher Walken

Victor Kelly

Peter McDonald

Michael Lawler

Cyndi Lauper

Sally Mahon

Donal Logue

Pat Duffy

Vera Farmiga

Miriam Kelly

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The Opportunists

Cyndi Lauper as Sally Mahon, Vic's supportive girlfriend, who tries to help him stay away from a life of crime. Vera Farmiga as Miriam Kelly, Vic's daughter and the glue that keeps the family together. Peter McDonald is Michael Lawler, a young Irishman claiming to be the cousin of Vic (Christopher Walken) who tries to pull him back into the world of crime. Tom Noonan as Mort Stein, a seasoned thief who helps Vic repolish his safe-cracking skills. Cyndi Lauper as Sally Mahon. Christopher Walken as Victor Kelly. Peter McDonald is Michael Lawler and Christopher Walken is Victor Kelly. Christopher Walken as Victor Kelly, a proud man who's skills as an auto mechanic are not nearly as marketable as his safe-cracking skills. The Opportunists (2000) View more photos

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Synopsis All Victor Kelly really wants is to be a responsible man, earn an honest living, and in so doing, redeem himself for the lifetime of trouble he has brought down on his small, fractured family. But Vic's skills as an auto mechanic are not nearly as marketable as his safe-cracking skills, and he soon finds himself risking everything for a chance to make an easy score.
Director
Myles Connell
Producer
John S. Lyons, Tim Perell
Screenwriter
Myles Connell
Distributor
First Look
Production Co
Eureka Pictures, Kalkaska, Prosperity, Flashpoint, Clinica Estetico
Rating
R (Language)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 11, 2000, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 17, 2018
Box Office (Gross USA)
$581.1K
Runtime
1h 29m
Sound Mix
Dolby, Dolby Stereo
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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