The Opportunists (2000)
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In this downbeat drama, a reformed criminal finds himself led back to a life of crime. Fresh out of prison, former safecracker Victor Kelly (Christopher Walken) wants to support his daughter Miriam (Vera Farmiga) and Aunt Dierdre (Anne Pitoniak) with his new career in auto repair. But Victor's deep in debt, and he's in no position to say no when he and his Irish gangster cousin Michael (Peter McDonald) hook up with two security guards (Jose Zuniga and (Donal Logue) looking for someone who can open a safe. The Opportunists was written and directed by Myles Connell in his feature debut; the supporting cast includes pop singer Cyndi Lauper as Victor's girlfriend. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- Starring:
- Vera Farmiga, Cyndi Lauper, (more)
- Director(s):
- Myles Connell
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of The Opportunists
In this downbeat drama, a reformed criminal finds himself led back to a life of crime. Fresh out of prison, former safecracker Victor Kelly (Christopher Walken) wants to support his daughter Miriam (Vera Farmiga) and Aunt Dierdre (Anne Pitoniak) with his new career in auto repair. But Victor's deep in debt, and he's in no position to say no when he and his Irish gangster cousin Michael (Peter McDonald) hook up with two security guards (Jose Zuniga and (Donal Logue) looking for someone who can open a safe. The Opportunists was written and directed by Myles Connell in his feature debut; the supporting cast includes pop singer Cyndi Lauper as Victor's girlfriend. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
Complete Cast of The Opportunists
- Vera Farmiga - Miriam
- Donal Logue - Pat
- Anne Pitoniak - Aunt Dierdre
- Christopher Walken - Victor Kelly
- Cyndi Lauper - Sally Mahon
- Peter McDonald - Michael
- Tom Noonan
- José Zuñiga - Jesus
- Director(s):
- Myles Connell
- Producer(s):
- Martin Fink, John Lyons, Tim Perell
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R(Adult Language)
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This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language.
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