Summaries

Handicapped after an unsuccessful suicide attempt, a man finds common ground in the troubled souls at a local dive bar.

After a failed suicide attempt leaves him partially crippled, Roary begins spending a lot of time at a neighborhood bar full of interesting misfits. When Jerry the bartender suddenly finds himself playing basketball for the Golden State Warriors, Roary and the rest of the bar regulars hope his success will provide a lift to their sagging spirits. Will Jerry forget his friends? What about his junkie hooker girlfriend and her pimp?—Peter L. Blaskowski <[email protected]>

Directed by Richard Donner and featuring an Oscar-nominated performance by Diana Scarwid, Inside Moves tells the inspiring story of Roary (John Savage), a former sports star left crippled by a failed suicide attempt. Hanging out in a neighborhood bar full of colorful misfits, Roary forges an unforgettable bond with the bartender, Jerry (David Morse), an injured basketball player. Together with the rest of the bar regulars, Roary sets out to help Jerry triumph over adversity and fulfill his potential, in this powerful celebration of the human spirit. Also starring Academy Award winner Harold Russell.

Details

Keywords
  • blind man
  • f rated
  • body lands on a car
  • professional basketball
  • neighborhood bar
Genres
  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Romance
  • Sport
Release date Aug 19, 1981
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) PG
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations 1509 Echo Park Ave, Echo Park, Los Angeles, California, USA
Production companies Goodmark Productions Inc.

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 53m
Color Color
Sound mix Mono
Aspect ratio 1.85:1

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