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Release Date: 1979

Cast: Paul Dooley, Barbara Barrie, Daniel Stern, John Ashton, Amy Wright, Dennis Quaid, Peter Maloney, P. J. Soles, Jennifer K. Mickel, Robyn Douglass, Dennis Christopher, Lisa Shure ...MORE

Categories: Movies, Family, Comedy, Drama Film, Comedy-Drama, Coming Of Age, Sports

Breaking Away is a 1979 American film. A coming of age story, it follows a group of four male teenagers in Bloomington, Indiana, who have recently graduated from high school. It stars Dennis Christopher, Dennis Quaid, Daniel Stern (in his first film role), Jackie Earle Haley, Barbara Barrie and Paul Dooley. The film was written by Steve Tesich (an alumnus of Indiana University) and directed by Peter Yates. Tesich would go on to script another cycling-themed film, American Flyers, starring Kevin Costner. The film won the 1979 Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for Tesich, and also... MORE

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Breaking Away - That Little Guy's On the Bike
Breaking Away (1979) - That Little Guy's On the Bike - After Dave (Dennis Christopher) has a spill on the racetrack, Moocher (Jackie Earle Haley) is forced to take over during the race.
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Breaking Away - Chasing a Truck
Breaking Away (1979) - Chasing a Truck - While cycling training, Dave (Dennis Christopher) chases down a truck on the highway.
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Breaking Away - Bike Restoration
Breaking Away (1979) - Bike Restoration - Dave (Dennis Christopher) works to restore a broken down bicycle before the Little 500 race.
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Breaking Away - Victory for the Cutters
Breaking Away (1979) - Victory for the Cutters - Dave (Dennis Christopher) pulls out the race at the finish line and the Cutters celebrate their victory of the Little 500.
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Breaking Away - Serenading Katherine
Breaking Away (1979) - Serenading Katherine - Dave (Dennis Christopher) serenades Katherine (Robyn Douglass) outside her sorority with Cyril (Daniel Stern) accompanying him on guitar. For his romantic efforts, Dave receives a tender goodnight kiss from ...
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Breaking Away - Dave Stoller is Back on the Bike!
Breaking Away (1979) - Dave Stoller is Back on the Bike! - Despite his injury, Dave (Dennis Christopher) gets back in the race with Cyril (Daniel Stern) and Moocher (Jackie Earle Haley) taping his feet to the pedals.
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Breaking Away - A Fight Breaks Out
Breaking Away (1979) - A Fight Breaks Out - Mike (Dennis Quaid) and Moocher (Jackie Earle Haley) find the guys who beat up Cyril (Daniel Stern). A fight ensues between the Cutters and the frat boys.
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Breaking Away - Sabotage Italian Style
Breaking Away (1979) - Sabotage Italian Style - During a bicycle race, Dave (Dennis Christopher) is able to keep up with the vaunted Italian squad until they employ cheating tactics.
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Breaking Away - Quarry Swimming Race
Breaking Away (1979) - Quarry Swimming Race - MIke (Dennis Quaid) challenges Rod (Hart Bochner) to a swim race. Though defeated, Mike’s prideful will is undeniable.