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Breaking Away
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Breaking Away

1979-05-24 · 101 min · ★ 7.2

Drama · Comedy

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.

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Directors
Peter Yates
Production companies
20th Century Fox
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 2,300,000
Revenue
USD 20,000,000

Top Cast

Dennis ChristopherDennis ChristopherDave Stoller
Dennis QuaidDennis QuaidMike
Daniel SternDaniel SternCyril
Jackie Earle HaleyJackie Earle HaleyMoocher
Barbara BarrieBarbara BarrieEvelyn Stoller
Paul DooleyPaul DooleyRay Stoller
Robyn DouglassRobyn DouglassKatherine
Hart BochnerHart BochnerRod
Amy WrightAmy WrightNancy
Peter MaloneyPeter MaloneyDoctor
John AshtonJohn AshtonMike's Brother
Lisa ShureFrench Girl
Jennifer K. MickelGirl
P. J. SolesP. J. SolesSuzy
David K. Blase500 Race Announcer
William S. Armstrong500 Race Official
Howard S. Wilcox500 Race Official
J.F. BrièreMr. York
Carlos SintesItalian Rider
Eddy Van GuyseItalian Rider

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