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Breaking Away is a 1979 American coming of age comedy-drama film produced and directed by Peter Yates and written by Steve Tesich. It follows a group of four male teenagers in Bloomington, Indiana, who have recently graduated from high school.
Jul 20, 1979 · A 1979 film about a working-class Indiana teen who idolizes the Italian cycling team and falls for a college girl. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, and more.
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- Comedy, Drama, Sport
- Peter Yates
- 1979-07-20
A movie about four local kids in Bloomington, Ind., who face the choices of life after high school. Dave, a bicycle fanatic, falls for a college girl and pretends to be an Italian exchange student.
Dave (Dennis Christopher) and his working-class friends Cyril (Daniel Stern), Moocher (Jackie Earle Haley) and Mike (Dennis Quaid) spend their post-high school days in Bloomington, Indiana ...
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- Peter Yates
- PG
- Dennis Christopher
Find out who starred in and worked on the classic comedy-drama film Breaking Away, directed by Peter Yates and written by Steve Tesich. See the full list of actors, producers, cinematographers, editors, musicians and more.
Jun 5, 2017 · Breaking Away 1979 A small-town boy obsessed with the Italian cycling team vies for the affections of a college girl. Director: Peter Yates Writer: Steve Tesich Stars: Dennis Christopher,...
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A comedy-drama about a group of working-class friends in Indiana who dream of becoming professional cyclists and competing with the Italians. They face challenges from their parents, college rivals, and their own insecurities as they pursue their passion and identity.
