Over-Under Sideways-Down (1977)
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.
Cast
- Robert Viharo - Roy Stennis
- Sharon Chatten - Jan Stennis
- Roy Andrews - Wilbury
- Robert Behling - Frank
- Michael Cavanaugh - Rich
- Vera Conrat - Jan and Roy's daughter
- Fran Furey - A.J
- Esteban Oropreza - Tomas
- Jordan Weiner - Jan and Roy's son
- Joe Spano - Bit (uncredited)
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- Over-Under Sideways-Down stars Robert Viharo, Sharon Chatten, Roy Andrews, Robert Behling, Michael Cavanaugh, Vera Conrat.
- How long is Over-Under Sideways-Down?
- Over-Under Sideways-Down has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
- What genre is Over-Under Sideways-Down?
- Over-Under Sideways-Down is a Drama film.
- Where was Over-Under Sideways-Down produced?
- Over-Under Sideways-Down was produced in United States of America.