Breaking away is a 1980 american comedydrama television series that was based on the 1979 film of the same name. Just log on to your verizon account and watch the latest shows online. It is themselves they struggle with, and their perceptions of themselves. Most of the characters in this movie feel very real. She spent twelve years at an allgirl catholic school, an experience she blames for her initial. Breaking away 33 movie clip victory for the cutters 1979 hd duration.
Breaking away is a 1979 american coming of age comedydrama film produced and directed. Breaking away became a sleeper hit, starting small and playing longer and longer in more and more venues until the film itself was a hit, breaking away from the competition. The film is 8th on the list of americas 100 most inspiring movies. After that ordeal, dave throws away his false identity and convinces his friends to enter the universitys little 500 bicycle race against the college students. Suggest me movie is a free webbased film recommendation service. Starring dennis christopher, dennis quaid, daniel stern, and jackie earle haley. See what the critics had to say and watch the trailer.
Mostly, breaking away is a good watch for gloomy days when your outlook is bleak and you just need to rewatch something fun or lifeaffirming. It follows a group of four male teenagers in bloomington, indiana, who have recently graduated from high school. This charming, academy award winner 1979, screenplay cycles high on comedy as four friends come to terms with life after high school. Breaking away is a wonderfully sunny, funny, goofy, intelligent movie that makes you feel about as good as any movie in a long time. Breaking away movie clip a fight breaks out 1979 hd. Following four friends as they prepare to leave their teenage years behind, the film is a resonant look earlyadult allegiances and the subtle onslaught of impending maturity. The film stars dennis christopher, dennis quaid, daniel stern, jackie earle haley. Released by kritzerland in 2015 kr 200294 containing music from breaking away 1979. The screenplay that would eventually become breaking away 1979 was first titled the eagle of naptown. The comingofage story meets the exhausting sports contest in the small, appealing film breaking away, released in 1979. It was created by steve tesich, who wrote the original film, and the films director peter yates served as executive producer. Breaking away movie 1979 dennis christopher, dennis quaid, daniel stern. Sep 18, 2015 its been a quarter of a century since breaking away inspired a generation of americans to follow their passions, deepen their friendships, andfor manyto start riding.
The movie wound up winning one academy award for best original screenplay, netting four other oscar. Following four friends as they prepare to leave their teenage years behind, the film is a resonant look earlyadult allegiances. Today it is regarded as one of the best films of the seventies and a true classic. Dennis christopher and robyn douglass in breaking away 1979 dennis. Four recent high school graduates seek respect by entering a bike race against the snooty local university teams. Made by the british director of bullitt, entirely on location in bloomington, indiana, 40 miles southwest of indianapolis, this enormously likeable little movie a sort of rocky for cyclists got a surprise oscar nomination for best picture and actually picked up an academy award for for steve tesich s quirky script. The movie that tells you exactly what you can do with your high school diploma. The film is ranked eighth on the list of americas 100 most inspiring movies compiled by the american film institute afi in 2006. A limestone quarry shown in the 1979 movie breaking away has been filled in so that it is no longer recognizable as the famous or infamous swimming hole it used to be.
When topnotch cyclist dave dennis christopher learns that the worlds bicycling champions are always italian, he attempts to turn himself into an italian, driving his parents barbara barrie, paul dooley crazy. Overview of breaking away, 1979, directed by peter yates, with dennis christopher, dennis quaid, barbara barrie, at turner classic movies. Breaking away movie posters are rolled in newsprint to protect edges and ship in a sturdy triangular tube approximate size is 27 x 40 inches whether you are a collector or just generous with gifts, movie posters are perfect for any occasion. In a surprising change of pace from the torpors of the deep, director peter yates has made his most enjoyable film since bullitt. You can watch random movie trailers instantly, no need to login. Breaking away is a 1979 american coming of age comedydrama film produced and directed by peter yates and written by steve tesich. Jun 28, 2011 breaking away is a 1979 american film. Robyn douglass is an american actress and model who was born on june 21, 1953 in sendai, japan. Mar 28, 2020 breaking away didnt win best picture at the academy awards in 1979, but steve tesich won for best original screenplay for his story about cyclingobsessed teenager dave played by dennis. Breaking away is a winning comingofage story with unusually well drawn characters, smart social commentary, and a terrific ensemble of freshfaced actors soon to be famous. Breaking away 33 movie clip victory for the cutters. Breaking away didnt win best picture at the academy awards in 1979, but steve tesich won for best original screenplay for his story about cyclingobsessed teenager dave played by dennis.
Breaking away 1979 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The late roger ebert, chicago suntimes movie critic, had this to say of the film released 40 years ago in july 1979. In the small town of bloomington, indiana, four young men have completed high school and have no future plans. Breaking away is a rich visual tapestry of life lived outside the spotlight. Breaking away is a terrific film about workingclass kids in an upperclass town. The characters are not fancy or sophisticated, and their life goals are simple and well within reach. Why i love the quarry in breaking away film the guardian. The oldest of two brothers and a sister, robyn grew up in san francisco the daughter of an army pediatrician father and a mother who was a psychologist. Breaking away soundtrack from 1979, composed by various artists, patrick williams. Breaking away debuted in 1979 and was a hit with audiences, critics and especially cyclists. Watch the full length movie of breaking away online or on the fios mobile app.
Most posters we source are on a standard poster paper however some may have a gloss. This charming, academy award winner 1979, screenplay cycles high on comedy as four friends. Its been a quarter of a century since breaking away inspired a generation of americans to follow their passions, deepen their friendships, andfor manyto start riding. A coming of age film, it follows a teenager in bloomington, indiana who has recently graduated from high school and is unsure what to do with his life. Breaking away is a bitter sweet comedy about a bicycle enthusiast in a small college town spending his posthigh school summer trying to sort out his future while training. See the article in its original context from october 14, 1979, section d, page 17 buy reprints. Cycling enthusiast dave dennis christopher adopts an italian persona in the hopes of winning an upcoming bicycle race and a college coed. Dave, mike, cyril and moocher are out of school and at a loose end, rattling around the leafy, learned environs of. The first film was breaking away 1979 and the other suspect 1987 which was made and released about eight years later. Jul 09, 2019 the late roger ebert, chicago suntimes movie critic, had this to say of the film released 40 years ago in july 1979. Breaking away movie 1979 dennis christopher, dennis quaid. Breaking away 1979 the worldwide guide to movie locations. Living in the college town of bloomington, indiana, they are considered cutters. In the small college town of bloomington indiana, four friends are spending their summer together having graduated high school and dreading what the future holds.
Best friends dave, mike, cyril and moocher have just graduated from high school. Watch breaking away 1979 movie trailer instantly, no need to login. Breaking away is a wonderful, sunny, funny, goofy, intelligent movie that. This year is the 40th anniversary of breaking away but it is still a pleasure to watch. Breaking away anniversary brings back memories for. Breaking away stars reunite after 35 years bicycling. Funny, moving and inspiring, breaking away is one of the most loved feelgood films in cinema history. Director peter yates suggested combining it with another tesich script, called the cutters.
Shot entirely on location in indiana, breaking away is a sweet look at the cusp of adulthood in a small midwest town coming to grips with the fact that it must get serious about life. Still image of dennis quaid far left, daniel stern. Financial analysis of breaking away 1979 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and bluray sales reports, total earnings and profitability. The summer after high school graduation proves a memorable one for mike dennis quaid, moocher jackie earle haley, dave dennis christopher and cyril daniel stern. A smalltown boy obsessed with the italian cycling team vies for the affections of a college girl.
It is, in fact, a treasure which is why its in half as many theaters as trash like bloodline. Oct 14, 1979 see the article in its original context from october 14, 1979, section d, page 17 buy reprints. 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. The april 2000 edition of the magazine indianapolis monthly says of this.
Made by the british director of bullitt, entirely on location in bloomington, indiana, 40 miles southwest of indianapolis, this enormously likeable little movie a sort of rocky for cyclists got a surprise oscar nomination for best picture and actually picked up an academy award for for steve tesich s quirky script the house of wannabeitalian dave stoller dennis christopher and. Part comingofage story, part sports movie, peter yates breaking away is a lighttoned drama that weaves its parts into an effective whole. Aug 22, 20 breaking away is a terrific film about workingclass kids in an upperclass town. Exhibitors are scared to death of offbeat, original movies. Breaking away 1979 a coming of age comedy drama about young men encountering the realities of life, breaking away is filled with heart, soul, and bicycle wheels spinning in all the right directions. Mar 04, 2016 most of the characters in this movie feel very real. A group of young and restless high school graduates, townies in bloomington, ind. The inspiring 1979 treasure breaking away far flungers. If youre into sports movies, love riding bikes, or compete in bike racing yourself, you will love this movie. Breaking away is a film directed by peter yates with dennis christopher, dennis quaid, daniel stern, jackie earle haley, year. Peter yates oscarwinner is a heartwarming comingofage story that has also taken its place as the greatest sports movie about cycling ever made.
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