Breaking Away (1979)
Product Information
Product Details: Breaking Away (1979)
- Edition:
- DVD . See other editions
- MPAA Rating:
- PG
- Release Date:
- 01/30/2007
- UPC:
- 024543405177
- Directed by:
- Peter Yates
- Featuring:
- Dennis Christopher, Dennis Quaid, Daniel Stern. See all cast
Synopsis: Breaking Away (1979)
Synopis: BREAKING AWAY is a winning coming-of-age story with unusually well drawn characters, smart social commentary, and a terrific ensemble of fresh-faced actors soon to be famous. The rivalry between townies and college kids sets the scene for the story of four friends trying to figure out their future after high school graduation in Bloomington, Indiana. Raised together in the working-class quarry town, the boys consider themselves Cutters, proud of their father's heritage as limestone workers in the once prosperous factory town. But there is no future for the boys as Cutters, and not one of them has plans for college. So now that Mike (Dennis Quaid) is no longer a star quarterback, Moocher (Jackie Earl Haley) can't decide if he wants to break up or marry his girlfriend, and quick-witted Cyril (Daniel Stern) can no longer play the class clown, they have no idea what to do with themselves. Luckily, avid cyclist Dave (Dennis Christopher) knows exactly what he wants. He aspires to be one of the world's best bicyclists. There's only one obstacle: The leading racers are Italian, and Dave is not. A romantic dreamer, he races around his hometown, singing opera, speaking in an Italian accent, and stumping his parents with his newfangled Italian ways. When his affair with Katherine (an Italian exchange student) evokes jealousy from a few big boys on campus, Dave decides that a bike race is the only way to settle the score and prove that Cutters are not losers. The film features a remarkable performance from character actor Paul Dooley, who shines as Dave's befuddled and frustrated working-class father. Screenwriter Steve Tesich's script is an intelligent and humorous masterpiece, full of subtle humor and insightful dialogue. All the components combine to make one of the most charming comedies of all time.Features: Breaking Away (1979)
Features: DVD Features:Keep Case
Audio:
(unspecified) - English
Awards: Breaking Away (1979)
- Academy Awards
- Best Original Screenplay:
- Steve Tesich
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User Reviews: Breaking Away
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greatest movie ever
, July 1, 2003Reviewer: benluster - See all benluster's reviewsamazing -
Refund, Refund!
, July 10, 2001Reviewer: Donald B - See all Donald B's reviewsThis is one of my favorite movie's! I have seen it 20+ times (when I was young) and decided I had to own it! Funny with a great story of growing up.