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Steven R. Mathis
Gaffer -
Paul Sylbert
Production Design -
Bryan Gordon
Director -
Pam Dixon
Casting Director -
Betsy Cox
Costume Design -
Karen Koch
Unit Production Manager -
Guy Barnes
Art Direction -
John Hughes
Writer
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6/20/2025 8:57:58PM
Career Opportunities falls short in several key areas. First, the film never explores Jim and Josie’s school days, leaving their relationship superficial and motivations unclear. Second, it fails to reveal how Jim connected Nestor and Gil to the Salzburg murder, creating a narrative gap. Third, the story relies on implausible coincidences: Jim’s overnight shift stretches endlessly as he cleans shelves, watches TV, roller skates, and tries on clothes; the robbers enter and exit freely through an unlocked back door despite Jim being locked inside; and Jim conveniently discovers the safe key in an unremarkable desk drawer with no prior hint. These conveniences strain credibility and weaken the overall impact.
Jennifer Connelly
Josie McClellanDermot Mulroney
Nestor PyleJohn M. Jackson
Bud DodgeFrank Whaley
Jim DodgeJohn Candy
C.D. Marsh (uncredited)Jenny O'Hara
Dotty DodgeNoble Willingham
Roger Roy McClellanBarry Corbin
Officer Don