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Action thriller

The Operative (2000): Cast

The Operative (2000) movie poster

The Operative is a 2000 action thriller directed by Robert Lee, starring Teryl Rothery as Vicky, Jerry Wasserman and Rachel Hayward. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes.

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The Operative (2000) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 38m (98 min)
Director
Robert Lee
Genres
Thriller , Action
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Operative About?

The premise of The Operative without spoilers.

After eleven years in a Soviet labor camp, ex‑CIA operative Alec Carville returns to Boston, to be blackmailed by the Russian mafia, which holds incriminating material on him. They order him to steal a painting, using his striking resemblance to the millionaire owner, Grady. When Carville and Grady meet in the bank, the planned heist erupts into chaos.

The Operative Themes & Keywords

· 9 tags
  • last film role for actor
  • agent
  • kgb
  • russia
  • cia agent
  • sex
  • abduction
  • russian mafia
  • boston massachusetts
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Cast & crew

The Operative Cast & Characters

Teryl Rothery leads the cast as Vicky, with Jerry Wasserman as Urquhart and Rachel Hayward as Sonya. Directed by Robert Lee; 10 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Robert Lee

More films directed by Robert Lee: Absolute Zero, Disaster Zone: Volcano in New York, The Silencer and Dead Fire.

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Cars

Cars in The Operative

16 cars on screen, including the 1993 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine and the 1980 BMW 320i E21.

All 16 cars
  • 1993 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine in The Operative 1993 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine Important role
  • 1980 BMW 320i E21 in The Operative 1980 BMW 320i E21 Minor role
  • 1993 Chevrolet Caprice in The Operative 1993 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role
  • 1995 Ford Crown Victoria in The Operative 1995 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role
Details

The Operative Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “The Operative - Der Killer” and “Opération Danger”.

Also known as
  • The Operative - Der Killer
  • Opération Danger
  • Оперативники
  • 오퍼레이터

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The Operative FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Operative, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Operative?

The Operative runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

When was The Operative released?

The Operative was released on December 7, 2000.

Who directed The Operative?

The Operative was directed by Robert Lee.

More films by Robert Lee

Who is in the cast of The Operative?

The Operative stars Teryl Rothery as Vicky, Jerry Wasserman as Urquhart and Rachel Hayward as Sonya, among 10 credited actors.

Does The Operative have a post-credit scene?

No. The Operative has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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