The Opportunists(1960)
The machinations of an ex-officer and a servant who want to get their hands on a fortune.
Movie: The Opportunists
Top 10 Billed Cast
Flore Brazier
Philippe Brideau
Max Gillet
Agathe Rouget / Brideau
Jean-Jacques Rouget
Mariette Bridou
St. Auban
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The machinations of an ex-officer and a servant who want to get their hands on a fortune.
Release Date
1960-04-08
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5
Rating:
2.5 startsTagline
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