Movie·1979·1h 41m
Breaking Away
The movie that tells you exactly what you can do with your high school diploma!
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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// overview
The Story
Dave, nineteen, has just graduated high school, with his three friends: the comical Cyril, the warm hearted but short-tempered Moocher, and the athletic, spiteful but good-hearted Mike. Now, Dave enjoys racing bikes and hopes to race the Italians one day, and even takes up the Italian culture, much to his friends' and parents' annoyance.
Written By
Steve Tesich
Producer
Peter Yates
Cinematography
Matthew F. Leonetti
Music
Patrick Williams
Editor
Cynthia Scheider
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
294 votes
Where to watch
Region: US
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// cast
Cast
Dennis Christopher
Dave Stoller
Dennis Quaid
Mike
Daniel Stern
Cyril
Jackie Earle Haley
Moocher
Barbara Barrie
Evelyn Stoller
Paul Dooley
Ray Stoller
Robyn Douglass
Katherine
Hart Bochner
Rod
Amy Wright
Nancy
Peter Maloney
Doctor
John Ashton
Mike's Brother
Lisa Shure
French Girl
Jennifer K. Mickel
Girl
P. J. Soles
Suzy
David K. Blase
500 Race Announcer
William S. Armstrong
500 Race Official
Howard S. Wilcox
500 Race Official
J.F. Brière
Mr. York
// crew
Crew
Peter Yates
Director, Producer
Matthew F. Leonetti
Director of Photography
Cynthia Scheider
Editor
Patrick Williams
Original Music Composer
Steve Tesich
Writer
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