Breaking Away
Year | 1979 |
Starring | Dennis Quaid, Jackie Earle Hayley |
Director(s) | Peter Yates |
Rating | PG |
Genre(s) | Comedy, Drama, Family, Sport |
Runtime | 101 min |
Four high school graduates in the town of Bloomington, Indiana, struggle to find their place in life among the out-of-reach college students at Indiana University. Endless battles with the fraternity boys and clashes with the cops leave the “townies” or “cutters” feeling lost and out of place. One cutter in particular does have a dream. Dave Stoller wants to cycle with the Italian team. He trains all day, learns the language, and incorporates their customs into his own life.