On this day, December 11, 1981, the financial thriller Rollover, directed by Alan J. Pakula, premiered in theaters. Starring Jane Fonda, Kris Kristofferson, and Hume Cronyn, the film explored the high-stakes world of international banking and financial intrigue.
The story follows Lee Winters (Fonda), a businesswoman who teams up with a banker (Kristofferson) to uncover a conspiracy that could collapse the global economy. Despite its ambitious themes and strong cast, Rollover received mixed reviews and grossed $10.8 million at the box office.
The story follows Lee Winters (Fonda), a businesswoman who teams up with a banker (Kristofferson) to uncover a conspiracy that could collapse the global economy. Despite its ambitious themes and strong cast, Rollover received mixed reviews and grossed $10.8 million at the box office.