Over-Under Sideways-Down
Synopsis
A dramatic feature from Cine Manifest, Over-Under, Sideways-Down explores the politics of everyday life in America. The film centers on a working-class couple, Roy and Jan Stennis (played by Robert Viharo and Sharon Goldman), who live, with their two children, in a cramped tract home. An assembly line worker in a steel plant, Roy entertains the escapist fantasy of moving from the local semi-pro baseball team for which he plays third base, to the big leagues. "It's just a matter of being in the right place at the right time," he figures. However, when Roy simultaneously loses his job (by being at the right place at the right time - coming to the defense of a black co-worker and thus being branded a trouble-maker) and his one chance to impress an interested baseball scout, his life begins to unravel. The strains on his marriage increase, intensified by Jan's decision to take a job, and Roy begins to isolate himself both from his family and his fellow workers.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 30, 1977
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eugene Corr, Peter Gessner, Steve Wax
- Screenplay & Story
- Eugene Corr, Peter Gessner
- Original Score
- David Ozzie Ahlers
- Original Title
- Over-Under Sideways-Down
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Cine Manifest
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eugene Corr, Peter Gessner, Steve Wax
Eugene Corr, Peter Gessner
David Ozzie Ahlers
Stephen Lighthill
Steve Wax
Department Leadership Roster
Eugene Corr
Director
Eugene Corr
Writer
Peter Gessner
Director
Peter Gessner
Writer
Steve Wax
Producer
Steve Wax
Director
Stephen Lighthill
Director of Photography
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What is Over-Under Sideways-Down about?
A dramatic feature from Cine Manifest, Over-Under, Sideways-Down explores the politics of everyday life in America. The film centers on a working-class couple, Roy and Jan Stennis (played by Robert Viharo and Sharon Goldman), who live, with their two children, in a cramped tract home. An assembly line worker in a steel plant, Roy entertains the escapist fantasy of moving from the local semi-pro baseball team for which he plays third base, to the big leagues. "It's just a matter of being in the right place at the right time," he figures. However, when Roy simultaneously loses his job (by being at the right place at the right time - coming to the defense of a black co-worker and thus being branded a trouble-maker) and his one chance to impress an interested baseball scout, his life begins to unravel. The strains on his marriage increase, intensified by Jan's decision to take a job, and Roy begins to isolate himself both from his family and his fellow workers.
Who directed Over-Under Sideways-Down?
Over-Under Sideways-Down was directed by Eugene Corr, Peter Gessner, Steve Wax.
Who stars in Over-Under Sideways-Down?
The principal cast of Over-Under Sideways-Down includes Robert Viharo, Sharon Chatten, Roy Andrews, Robert Behling, Michael Cavanaugh.
When was Over-Under Sideways-Down released and how long is it?
Over-Under Sideways-Down was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Over-Under Sideways-Down?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Over-Under Sideways-Down was composed by David Ozzie Ahlers.