Inside Moves
“It'll make you feel good again, and that ain't bad.”
Synopsis
After a failed suicide attempt leaves him partially crippled, Rory 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, Rory 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?
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Inside Moves (1980) ORIGINAL TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-06-26
Top Cast
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John Savage
Roary
David Morse
Jerry Maxwell
Diana Scarwid
Louise
Amy Wright
Anne
Tony Burton
Lucius
Bill Henderson
Blue Lewis
Steve Kahan
Burt
Jack O'Leary
Max
Bert Remsen
Stinky
Harold Russell
Wings
Pepe Serna
Herrada
Harold Sylvester
Alvin Martin
Arnold Williams
Benny
George Brenlin
Gil
Gerri Dean
Hooker
Greg Wayne Elam
Lucius' Man
Margaret Fairchild
Claire
William Frankfather
Fryer
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 19, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Donner
- Screenplay & Story
- Barry Levinson, Valerie Curtin
- Original Score
- John Barry
- Original Title
- Inside Moves
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- Goodmark Productions Inc., Associated Film Distribution
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Donner
Barry Levinson, Valerie Curtin, Todd Walton
John Barry
László Kovács
Frank Morriss
R.W. Goodwin, Mark M. Tanz
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Donner
Director
R.W. Goodwin
Producer
Barry Levinson
Screenplay
Ron Talsky
Costume Design
Charles Rosen
Production Design
Mark M. Tanz
Producer
John Barry
Original Music Composer
Frank Morriss
Editor
Valerie Curtin
Screenplay
László Kovács
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Inside Moves
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Inside Moves about?
After a failed suicide attempt leaves him partially crippled, Rory 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, Rory 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?
Who directed Inside Moves?
Inside Moves was directed by Richard Donner.
Who stars in Inside Moves?
The principal cast of Inside Moves includes John Savage, David Morse, Diana Scarwid, Amy Wright, Tony Burton.
When was Inside Moves released and how long is it?
Inside Moves was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for Inside Moves?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Inside Moves was composed by John Barry.
Is Inside Moves based on a book or true story?
Inside Moves is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Todd Walton".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Inside Moves?
Inside Moves holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).