Inside Moves (1980): Cast, Ratings & Plot
Inside Moves is a 1980 sports drama directed by Richard Donner, starring John Savage, Bert Remsen and David Morse. It runs 1 hour 53 minutes. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 67% on Rotten Tomatoes and 63 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 53m (113 min)
- Director
- Richard Donner
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Inside Moves About?
The premise of Inside Moves without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After a failed suicide attempt, Roary finds comfort and connection with a group of unconventional people at a local bar. The lives of these regulars are unexpectedly changed when Jerry, the bartender, achieves basketball stardom with the Golden State Warriors. As Jerry's unlikely success grows, Roary and his friends grapple with questions of loyalty, love, and the possibility of redemption amidst newfound hope.
Inside Moves Themes & Keywords
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- body lands on a car
- blind man
- neighborhood bar
- professional basketball
- knee surgery
- unrequited love
- love triangle
- best friends
- handicapped protagonist
- betrayal
- shaving beard
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- implied sex
- prosthetic hand
- jukebox
- semi pro basketball
- rookie
- television appearance
- prostitute
- heroin addict
- pimp
- deliberately tripping someone
- falling down stairs
- raised fist
- salute
- revenge
- man uses a wheelchair
- african american
- bar
- suicide attempt by jumping out of a building
- body landing on a car
- reference to john dillinger
- reference to the smithsonian institute
- reference to king tut
- golden state warriors
- phoenix suns
- reference to tulane university
- reference to national hockey league
- bus
- one on one basketball
- director cameo
- man
- bartender
- failed suicide
- jumping out a window
- san francisco california
- bay area
- falling from height
- jumping from height
- san francisco bay area california
Inside Moves Cast
John Savage leads the cast, with Bert Remsen and David Morse. Directed by Richard Donner; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Richard Donner
Also Starring in Inside Moves
· 6 moreMore from Richard Donner
More films directed by Richard Donner, best-rated first: Superman II, Superman, Lethal Weapon 2 and Lethal Weapon.
Inside Moves Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Inside Moves 67% on Rotten Tomatoes and 63 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 67% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 76%
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Metacritic 63 Metascore
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TMDB 64% User score
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Inside Moves Plot Summary
What happens in Inside Moves from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the wake of a traumatic suicide attempt that leaves Roary physically impaired, he finds himself living in a rundown house in Oakland, California. His life mostly revolves around the comfort of a local bar, where he connects with others who share similar physical challenges. It is here that Roary builds a lasting friendship with Jerry, the charismatic barman who, despite his own mobility issues, radiates warmth and charm.
Full summary
The whole story of Inside Moves, scene by scene
Inside Moves Awards & Nominations
Inside Moves was nominated for 1 Oscar.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Oscars 1981 1 nomination- Nominated Actress in a Supporting Role – Diana Scarwid
Inside Moves Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Inside Moves.
How Well Do You Know Inside Moves?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What traumatic event does Roary experience at the beginning of the movie?
Cars in Inside Moves
26 cars on screen, including the 1959 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible and the 1971 Chevrolet Chevy Van.
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1959 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Important role -
1971 Chevrolet Chevy Van Minor role -
1977 Dodge Monaco Minor role -
1977 Ford LTD Country Squire Minor role
Inside Moves Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “O Bar Max” and “I ragazzi del Max's bar”.
- Also known as
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- O Bar Max
- I ragazzi del Max's bar
- Max's Bar
- Rendez-vous chez Max's
- Maxs Bar
- 인사이드 무브
- Скрытые пасы
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Inside Moves FAQ: Cast, Awards & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Inside Moves, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Inside Moves?
Inside Moves runs 1 hour 53 minutes (113 minutes).
When was Inside Moves released?
Inside Moves was released on December 19, 1980.
Who directed Inside Moves?
Inside Moves was directed by Richard Donner.
More films by Richard Donner Who is in the cast of Inside Moves?
Inside Moves stars John Savage, Bert Remsen and David Morse, among 10 credited actors.
How is Inside Moves rated?
Inside Moves has 67% on Rotten Tomatoes, 63 on Metacritic and 64% on TMDB.
Was Inside Moves nominated for any awards?
Inside Moves received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does Inside Moves have a post-credit scene?
No. Inside Moves has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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