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Breaking Away

1979, Movie, PG, 100 mins

Breaking Away: Cast & Details

Year: 1979
Rated PG
Parental Rating: Cautionary; some scenes objectionable
Country Of Origin: U.S.
Running Time: 100
Format: Color
Genre(s): Comedy; Sports
Production Co(s).: Fox
Released By: Fox

Award(s)
Academy Award Winner: Best Original Screenplay - Steve Tesich
Academy Award Nominee: Best Picture
Academy Award Nominee: Best Supporting Actress - Barbara Barrie
Academy Award Nominee: Best Director - Peter Yates
Academy Award Nominee: Best Song Score - Patrick Williams

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Cast
Dennis Christopher: Dave Stohler
Dennis Quaid: Mike
Daniel Stern: Cyril
Jackie Earle Haley: Moocher
Barbara Barrie: Mrs. Stohler
Paul Dooley: Mr. Stohler
Robyn Douglass: Katherine
Hart Bochner: Rod
Amy Wright: Nancy
Peter Maloney: Doctor
John Ashton: Mike's Brother
P.J. Soles: Suzy
Lisa Shure: French Girl
Jennifer K. Mickel: Girl
David K. Blace: Race Announcer
William S. Armstrong: Race Official
Howard S. Wilcox: Race Official
J.F. Briere: Mr. York
Eddy Van Guyse: Italian Rider
Carlos Saintes: Italian Rider
Jimmy Grant: Black Student Leader
Gail L. Horton: Fight Spectator
Woody Hueston: Owner of Car Wash
Jennifer F. Nolan: Anthem Singer
Nora Ringgenberry: Race Starter
Dr. John W. Ryan: University President
Morris Salzman: Blond Guy
Tom Schwoegler: Team Captain
Mike Silveus: Homecoming Car Kid
Alvin E. Bailey: Stonecutter
Harold Elgar: Stonecutter
Robert Woolery: Stonecutter
Russell E. Freeman: Stonecutter
Floyd E. Todd: Stonecutter

Credits
Peter Yates: Director
Steve Tesich: Writer
Peter Yates: Producer
Art Levinson: Assoc. Producer
Matthew F. Leonetti: Cinematographer - Deluxe Color
Cynthia Scheider: Editor
Patrick Williams: Musical Composer
Betsy Cox: Costumes