Breaking Away

Breaking Away is a 1979 American comedy drama movie. It was directed by Peter Yates. Actors include: Dennis Christopher, Dennis Quaid, Daniel Stern, Jackie Earle Haley, Paul Dooley, and Barbara Barrie. It was distributed by 20th Century Fox.

The movie was nominated for 5 Oscars in 1980.  It won for Best Original Screenplay. An unsuccessful TV series was made in 1980.

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Category:1979 comedy-drama movies
Category:1970s sports movies
Category:American comedy-drama movies
Category:American sports movies
Category:20th Century Fox movies
Category:Movies directed by Peter Yates
Category:Movies adapted into television series
Category:Movies about social class
Category:Movies set in Indiana
Category:Movies about fraternities and sororities