Dennis Christopher, Dennis Quaid, Jackie Earle Haley
Dave, nineteen, has just graduated high school, with his 3 friends, The comical Cyril, the warm hearted but short-tempered Moocher, and the athletic, spiteful but good-hearted Mike. Now, Dave enjoys r...( read more
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DVD Release Date: January 29, 2002
Stats: 562 reviews
This film really impressed me the first time around. But since I haven't seen it since then (about 1984 or so), my rating is based on fond memories. If I see it again and it doesn't hold up, I'll re-evaluate.
A little rough around the edges, but I guess that represents the cutters. Dave, his three friends and his parents are each unique characters. I thought it was VERY strange but also funny that Dave wants to become Italian, and works toward that goal with such conviction. His It...( read more)
In "Breaking Away" we follow the exploits of four misfits just out of high school who contentedly contemplate a future as dead-enders. They aren't particularly smart, athletic, or good-looking, and they lack any sense of direction in their lives. Moreover, as townies, or "cutters...( read more)
This is one of my favorite movies of all time! A 70's coming of age story, but the characters are really cool!
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An absolutely charming coming-of-age story set in the middle of Indiana. The characters are quirky, but not independent-movie quirky, quirky like real people. One young man is going through a phase where he's really into Italy and its culture, so he listens to opera and goes arou...( read more)
What makes this film work so well is how well defined and developed the characters are. Great casting, wonderful performances. Paul Dooley and Barbara Barrie steal every scene they are in. Sensitively directed and superbly written.
A great playful film in which Bicycling finally gets a role in film! Great story and fun acting.
Can't believe it took me this long to see this movie. Pretty good overall. I like American Flyers better as a cycling movie. Paul Dooley is awesome as the father.
I'm big on cycling, and I just saw this movie, and it was awesome! Not to mention hilarious and completely, stupidly, corny. I loved it. Yay.
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