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Die Unglücksritter

Original title: Opportunity Knocks
  • 1990
  • 12
  • 1h 43m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
3.4K
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Die Unglücksritter (1990)
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Two con men hide out in a house while the owner is away; one of them assumes the identity of the absent house sitter when the owner's relatives come to visit, only for further complications ... Read allTwo con men hide out in a house while the owner is away; one of them assumes the identity of the absent house sitter when the owner's relatives come to visit, only for further complications to set in.Two con men hide out in a house while the owner is away; one of them assumes the identity of the absent house sitter when the owner's relatives come to visit, only for further complications to set in.

  • Director
    • Donald Petrie
  • Writers
    • Mitchel Katlin
    • Nat Bernstein
  • Stars
    • Dana Carvey
    • Robert Loggia
    • Todd Graff
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.0/10
    3.4K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Donald Petrie
    • Writers
      • Mitchel Katlin
      • Nat Bernstein
    • Stars
      • Dana Carvey
      • Robert Loggia
      • Todd Graff
    • 27User reviews
    • 14Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Dana Carvey
    Dana Carvey
    • Eddie
    Robert Loggia
    Robert Loggia
    • Milt
    Todd Graff
    Todd Graff
    • Lou
    Julia Campbell
    Julia Campbell
    • Annie
    Milo O'Shea
    Milo O'Shea
    • Max
    James Tolkan
    James Tolkan
    • Sal
    Doris Belack
    Doris Belack
    • Mona
    Sally Gracie
    • Connie
    Mike Bacarella
    Mike Bacarella
    • Pinkie
    John M. Watson Sr.
    • Harold Monroe
    Beatrice Fredman
    • Bubbie
    Thomas McElroy
    • Men's Room Attendant
    Jack McLaughlin-Gray
    Jack McLaughlin-Gray
    • Wine Steward
    Gene Honda
    • Japanese Businessman
    Del Close
    Del Close
    • Williamson
    Michael Oppenheimer
    • Chase
    Paul Greatbatch
    • Driver
    Sarajane Avidon
    • Commissioner's Secretary
    • Director
      • Donald Petrie
    • Writers
      • Mitchel Katlin
      • Nat Bernstein
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    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The "IRS Building" demolished near the end of the movie is actually the Baker Hotel in Dallas, Texas which was demolished in the early 1980s to make room for the building that is now known as Whitacre Tower.
    • Goofs
      The movie takes place in June. Annie says she needs to give kids a bunch of flu shots but that is not the time of year to give a flu shot.
    • Quotes

      Eddie Farrell: We all know that your major life decisions aren't made in the boardroom, they're made in the bathroom.

    • Connections
      Features Anatevka (1971)
    • Soundtracks
      Born To Be Wild
      Performed by Dana Carvey

      Written by Mars Bonfire (as Mara Bonfire)

      Produced by Jai Winding

      Staged and Choreographed by Jeffrey Hornaday

    User reviews27

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    Dana Carvey makes another great film
    I just saw the film "Opportunity Knocks" for the first time last night. I've seen it twice since then. This film just proves how talented Dana Carvey is. He provided laughs and fun throughout the movie.

    Being a fan of "Saturday Night Live" since the first time I saw it, Dana Carvey has been the funniest (in my opinion) ever to star on the show. During the movie, Mr. Carvey portrays his oh-so-famous impersonation of George Bush (no one could do it better).

    I think "Opportunity Knocks" is a great film and you can't watch it without smiling at the things Mr. Carvey does. So, for a fun time and lotsa laughs, you should go see it.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 30, 1990 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Opportunity Knocks
    • Filming locations
      • Wrigley Field - 1060 W. Addison St., Lake View, Chicago, Illinois, USA
    • Production company
      • Imagine Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $11,359,129
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $3,512,625
      • Apr 1, 1990
    • Gross worldwide
      • $11,359,129
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 43 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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