Inside Moves (1980) is a drama film, directed by Richard Donner.

Plot

After a failed suicide attempt leaves a man named Rory partially crippled, he finds himself living in a run-down house in Oakland, California. He spends a lot of time at a neighborhood bar, which is full of other disabled people, and becomes best friends with Jerry, the barman, who has a bad leg.

Jerry's luck turns round when a professional basketball player loans him the money for an operation to fix his leg. Once he is fully healed, Jerry goes on to become a basketball star, fulfilling his lifelong dream. However, he abandons his old friends by pretending they never existed.

Diana Scarwid 's performance as Louise, Rory's girlfriend, earned her an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress.

Cast

• John Savage — Rory
• 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

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