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The Opportunists (2000)

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Synopsis: Hailed in its debut at Sundance Film Festival 2000, director Myles Connell's THE OPPORTUNISTS focuses on an automechanic, Victor Kelly (Walken) living in Queens, New York City. He is trying to clean his slate of a past criminal record, earn an honest living, and rebuild relations with his... Hailed in its debut at Sundance Film Festival 2000, director Myles Connell's THE OPPORTUNISTS focuses on an automechanic, Victor Kelly (Walken) living in Queens, New York City. He is trying to clean his slate of a past criminal record, earn an honest living, and rebuild relations with his family. However, when a relative from Ireland arrives for an unexpected visit, he is pulled back into the fray. [More]

Genre: Dramas, Theatrical Release, Ireland

Starring: Christopher Walken, Cyndi Lauper, Peter McDonald, Tom Noonan, Wally Dunn

Director: Myles Connell
Producer: Tim Perell, John Lyons

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Walken. Lauper. Silly heist and regional accents. See.

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