Rollover is a 1981 film directed by Alan J. Pakula. The film's plot is a financial thriller that follows the events related to a global economic crisis triggered by a series of mysterious financial events. 

Plot

The story revolves around Hub Smith (played by Kris Kristofferson), an American oil magnate, and his wife Lee Winters (played by Jane Fonda), a wealthy heiress. When Hub dies in what appears to be a random car accident, Lee discovers that her husband was involved in complex and risky financial dealings.

Lee's investigations lead her to uncover that Hub was involved in financial operations involving the American dollar and the petrodollars of OPEC countries. Gradually, a global financial conspiracy emerges, and Lee finds herself in the crosshairs of powerful figures from the oil industry and international finance.

The film explores the consequences of Lee's quest for the truth and her struggle to survive in a world dominated by greed and avarice. The plot also reflects the geopolitical tensions related to oil and international currencies.

"Rollover" was released during a period of growing concern about global economic stability and was seen as a cinematic representation of the financial challenges of its time.

Director: Alan J. Pakula

Writer: David Shaber

Producer: Alan J. Pakula

Music: Michael Small

Main Cast:

• Jane Fonda as Lee Winters
• Kris Kristofferson as Hubbell Smith
• Hume Cronyn as Harrison Elloway
• Josef Sommer as Morton P. "Jerry" King
• Bob Gunton as George Chang
• Maureen Anderman as Beverly

Major Awards:

The film received mixed reviews from critics and did not win major Oscars or Golden Globe awards.

Box Office Gross: The film did not achieve significant success at the box office.

Critical Reception: Rollover received mixed reviews from critics. The film was praised for its cast, particularly the performances of Jane Fonda and Kris Kristofferson. The plot revolves around financial events and a global economic conspiracy. However, it was criticized for its complex narrative and slow pacing. The film did not achieve the expected box office success and did not become a classic of cinema. Nevertheless, it continues to be studied and discussed as an example of 1980s cinema.