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The Opportunists (1999)
Director: Myles Connell
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From Time Out Film Guide
A great actor who has settled for scene-stealing eccentricity in recent years, Walken switches registers to do excellent, controlled work here as an ex-con turned mechanic. His efforts to go straight are hindered by the arrival of a dubious cousin from Ireland (McDonald) just as the bills are mounting. Admittedly we've seen this before, but writer/director Connell's low key authenticity has its charms, not least a very credible supporting turn from Lauper as the long suffering barkeep in Walken's life.Author: TCh
Cast & crew
Director: Myles Connell
Producer: Tim Perell, John Lyons
Cast: Christopher Walken, Peter McDonald, Cyndi Lauper, Vera Farmiga, Donal Logue, Jose Zuniga, Jerry Grayson, Chuck Cooper, Tom Noonan full cast
Duration: 95 mins
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