Roary (played by John Savage) is a protagonist in Inside Moves.
Partially crippled after a suicide attempt, he lives in Oakland and frequents a neighborhood bar. He shares a deep friendship with Jerry and develops romantic feelings for Louise. After confronting Jerry about his betrayal, Roary ultimately reconciles with Louise. Jerry Maxwell (played by David Morse) appears in Inside Moves.
A barman with a bad leg who becomes Roary's best friend. After receiving funding for leg surgery from a professional player, he becomes a basketball star but initially abandons his old friends. Following a confrontation with Roary, he returns to the bar to confess his insecurities. Louise (played by Diana Scarwid) appears in Inside Moves.
A new waitress hired at the neighborhood bar after the owner suffers a heart attack. She becomes the object of Roary's romantic affection and is secretly courted by Jerry. She eventually reunites with Roary. Max (played by Jack O'Leary) appears in Inside Moves.
The bar owner who suffers a heart attack, leading to Louise's hiring. He later closes the establishment for the first time in 25 years so the patrons can attend Jerry's basketball game.
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Characters
Roary
(played by John Savage) — protagonist
Partially crippled after a suicide attempt, he lives in Oakland and frequents a neighborhood bar. He shares a deep friendship with Jerry and develops romantic feelings for Louise. After confronting Je...
Jerry Maxwell
(played by David Morse) — supporting
A barman with a bad leg who becomes Roary's best friend. After receiving funding for leg surgery from a professional player, he becomes a basketball star but initially abandons his old friends. Follow...
Louise
(played by Diana Scarwid) — supporting
A new waitress hired at the neighborhood bar after the owner suffers a heart attack. She becomes the object of Roary's romantic affection and is secretly courted by Jerry. She eventually reunites with...
Max
(played by Jack O'Leary) — supporting
The bar owner who suffers a heart attack, leading to Louise's hiring. He later closes the establishment for the first time in 25 years so the patrons can attend Jerry's basketball game.
Key Relationships
Max → Roary
(Social Bar Owner)
Max → Louise
(Professional Employer)
Max → Jerry Maxwell
(Professional Employer)
Roary → Louise
(Romantic Interest)
Jerry Maxwell → Louise
(Romantic Secret Lover)
Roary → Jerry Maxwell
(Social Best Friend)
Story Analysis
A story of disability, ambition, betrayal, and community reconciliation centered around a local bar and basketball.
