Rollover (1981): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Rollover is a 1981 drama thriller directed by Alan J. Pakula, starring Hume Cronyn, Jane Fonda and Kris Kristofferson. It runs 1 hour 56 minutes and earned $10.9 million worldwide. Critics gave it 36 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 56m (116 min)
- Director
- Alan J. Pakula
- Original language
-
English - Studio
- Orion Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Rollover About?
The premise of Rollover without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A financial expert takes on a case for a Texas widow, delving into the intricacies of the oil industry and uncovering a world of secrets. As he investigates, he becomes increasingly involved in a complex situation, facing mounting risks and unexpected desires. The investigation leads him deeper into a web of deception, where personal and professional lines blur, and the stakes become dangerously high.
Rollover Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- arab
- saudi arabia
- corporate corruption
- slush fund
- chemical company
- spain
- financial collapse
- political thriller
- financial conspiracy
- economic collapse
- financier
- corrupt chairman
+38 more Show fewer
- financial investigation
- bank president
- insolvency
- brokering a deal
- u.s. federal lending limits
- speculative fiction
- arab investor
- news report
- financial speculation
- finance industry
- lover lover relationship
- camera pan
- global economy
- financial corruption
- u.s. dollar collapse
- hoarding gold
- mistaken for betrayal
- hitman
- disguised as limo driver
- financial panic
- widespread rioting
- global economic collapse
- money rendered worthless
- global panic
- economic crisis
- world united by global disaster
- romantic drama
- reference to katharine meyer graham
- social drama
- financial crisis
- bank account
- egomaniac
- fraud
- loan
- partnership
- women in business
- betrayal
- business competition
Rollover Cast
Hume Cronyn leads the cast, with Jane Fonda and Kris Kristofferson. Directed by Alan J. Pakula; 10 actors are credited in all.
-
Director Alan J. Pakula
Also Starring in Rollover
· 6 moreMore from Alan J. Pakula
More films directed by Alan J. Pakula, best-rated first: All the President's Men, Klute, Sophie's Choice and The Sterile Cuckoo.
Rollover Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Rollover 36 on Metacritic.
-
Metacritic 36 Metascore
See on Metacritic -
TMDB 51% User score
See on TMDB
Rollover Plot Summary
What happens in Rollover from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
At Boro National Bank in New York City, a critical financial crisis begins when executive Roy Lefcourt suddenly instructs his traders to unload a staggering $100 million in shares. This chaotic move triggers a significant devaluation of the U.S. currency, sending shockwaves through the financial system. In a desperate bid to stabilize the situation, Maxwell Emery, played by Hume Cronyn, the chairman of First New York Bank, intervenes by bailing out Boro National with a $40 million infusion.
Full summary
The whole story of Rollover, scene by scene
Rollover Box Office
Rollover grossed $10.9 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$10.9M
- US & Canada
- $10.9M
Rollover Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Rollover.
How Well Do You Know Rollover?
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
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
Who is the chairman of First New York Bank?
Cars in Rollover
25 cars on screen, including the 1980 Cadillac Fleetwood Limousine and the 1980 Ford Fairmont.
-
1980 Cadillac Fleetwood Limousine Important role -
1980 Ford Fairmont Important role -
1974 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow I Important role -
1978 Checker Taxicab Minor role
Seen Rollover?
Movies Like Rollover
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Rough Cut, 360 and RocknRolla.
Rollover FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Rollover, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Rollover?
Rollover runs 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).
When was Rollover released?
Rollover was released on December 11, 1981.
Who directed Rollover?
Rollover was directed by Alan J. Pakula.
More films by Alan J. Pakula Who is in the cast of Rollover?
Rollover stars Hume Cronyn, Jane Fonda and Kris Kristofferson, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Rollover make at the box office?
Rollover grossed $10.9 million worldwide.
How is Rollover rated?
Rollover has 36 on Metacritic and 51% on TMDB.
Does Rollover have a post-credit scene?
No. Rollover has no extra scene during or after the credits.
Coming soon to your phone
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app
