Opportunity Knocks (1990): Cast & Box Office
Opportunity Knocks is a 1990 comedy directed by Donald Petrie, starring Dana Carvey as Eddie, Todd Graff and Robert Loggia. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes and earned $11.4 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 43m (103 min)
- Director
- Donald Petrie
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Imagine Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Opportunity Knocks About?
The premise of Opportunity Knocks without spoilers.
Eddie and Lou, two low‑grade con artists fled from a loan shark, squat in a vacant home. An answering‑machine message reveals the owner is abroad and the scheduled house‑sitter can’t make it, giving the duo a perfect cover. When the owner’s relatives arrive, Eddie pretends to be the sitter, sparking a series of escalating deceptions and comic mishaps.
Opportunity Knocks Themes & Keywords
· 39 tags- mistaken identity
- karaoke
- towel on head
- love
- girl
- dancing
- two word title
- house
- yuppie
- house sitter
- businessman
- breaking and entering
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- father daughter relationship
- chinese stereotype
- physical comedy
- money
- loan shark
- female doctor
- 1970s
- charade
- sting operation
- assumed identity
- chicago illinois
- george h. w. bush imitation
- amateur performance
- answering machine
- mother daughter relationship
- japanese stereotype
- east indian stereotype
- nightclub
- car theft
- losing a car
- wrigley field chicago
- taking up residence in someone else's home
- born to be wild the song
- mafia
- con artist
- impostor
- independent film
Opportunity Knocks Cast & Characters
Dana Carvey leads the cast as Eddie, with Todd Graff as Lou and Robert Loggia as Milt. Directed by Donald Petrie; 14 actors are credited in all.
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Director Donald Petrie
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Dana Carvey as Eddie - Todd Graff as Lou
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Robert Loggia as Milt -
Milo O'Shea as Max
Also Starring in Opportunity Knocks
· 10 more- James Tolkan Sal
- Julia Campbell Annie
- Doris Belack Mona
- Mike Bacarella Pinkie
- Michelle Johnston Club Singer
- Sally Gracie Connie
- Beatrice Fredman Bubbie
- John M. Watson Sr. Harold Monroe
- Jack McLaughlin-Gray Wine Steward
- Thomas McElroy Men's Room Attendant
More from Donald Petrie
More films directed by Donald Petrie, best-rated first: Mystic Pizza, Grumpy Old Men, Richie Rich and Miss Congeniality.
Opportunity Knocks Box Office
Opportunity Knocks grossed $11.4 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$11.4M
- US & Canada
- $11.4M
Opportunity Knocks Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Opportunity Knocks.
Cars in Opportunity Knocks
26 cars on screen, including the 1988 BMW 735i E32 and the 1988 Cadillac Brougham.
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1988 BMW 735i E32 Important role -
1988 Cadillac Brougham Important role -
1984 Cadillac Seville Important role -
1980 Chevrolet Chevy Van Important role
Opportunity Knocks Also Known As
14 alternative titles, including “Die Unglücksritter” and “Manche mögen's doof”.
- Also known as
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- Die Unglücksritter
- Manche mögen's doof
- Szemtelennek áll a világ
- Der Unglücksritter
- Случайные потрясения
- A Sorte Bate à Porta
- 사랑 사기꾼
- 鸿运当头
- Dans les pompes d'un autre
- Випадкові можливості
- Gdy okazja zapuka do drzwi
- La fortuna bussa alla porta... il problema è farla entrare
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- Životní šance
- Şans Kapıyı Çalınca
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Opportunity Knocks FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Opportunity Knocks, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Opportunity Knocks?
Opportunity Knocks runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
When was Opportunity Knocks released?
Opportunity Knocks was released on March 30, 1990.
Who directed Opportunity Knocks?
Opportunity Knocks was directed by Donald Petrie.
More films by Donald Petrie Who is in the cast of Opportunity Knocks?
Opportunity Knocks stars Dana Carvey as Eddie, Todd Graff as Lou and Robert Loggia as Milt, among 14 credited actors.
How much did Opportunity Knocks make at the box office?
Opportunity Knocks grossed $11.4 million worldwide.
Does Opportunity Knocks have a post-credit scene?
No. Opportunity Knocks has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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