A FILM TO REMEMBER: “BREAKING AWAY” (1979)

Photograph of film poster with a display of scene images from “Breaking Away”.

Before I get into this, I want to make mention “A FILM TO REMEMBER” will be a series about films that have reached a milestone anniversary since their origin in being culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant. The articles will contain the film’s plot outline, director, cast, a compilation of trivialities, various photos, movie trailer, critical reception and more. So, let’s start:

We are here to mark the celebration of the 40th Anniversary of Peter Yates’ “Breaking Away”. Let’s take an inside look at the film:

PLOT OUTLINE:

A small-town boy obsessed with the Italian cycling team vies for the affections of a college girl.

Still image of filmmaker Peter Yates.

STUDIO:

20th Century Fox Pictures

DIRECTOR:

Peter Yates

CAST:

• Dennis Christopher … Dave Stoller
• Dennis Quaid … Mike
• Daniel Stern … Cyril
• Jackie Earle Haley … Moocher
• Paul Dooley … Ray Stoller
• Barbara Barrie … Evelyn Stoller