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1979 · 101 min · PG

Breaking Away

Directed by Peter Yates · Drama, Comedy

Breaking Away (1979) is a Drama film, directed by Peter Yates set in Bloomington during the 1970s. It runs 101 minutes and is rated PG.

A sports drama, with a hopeful and comedic tone. Themes of class conflict, coming of age, and friendship run throughout.

Composer
Patrick Williams
Cinematography
Matthew F. Leonetti
Cast
Dennis ChristopherDennis QuaidDaniel SternJackie Earle HaleyBarbara BarriePaul DooleyRobyn DouglassHart Bochner

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Bloomington
Setting
Rural
When
1970s

Premise & themes

Premise
Sports Drama
Themes
Class ConflictComing Of AgeFriendship
Tone
HopefulComedicNostalgic

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadEnsemble
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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