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Breaking Away

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

Oscar-winning comedy drama, starring Dennis Christopher ,
Dennis Quaid and Daniel Stern. Along with his friends,
Dave Stohler is having trouble adjusting to life after high school. But when he pretends to be Italian to impress a college girl and gets drawn into bicycle racing against some university rivals he finds new purpose. Ends 1.50am.
Director Peter Yates (1979. PG) (S)
Films: pp46-51 ****
Barry Norman on Dennis Quaid : page 40

Contributors

Unknown:
Dennis Christopher
Unknown:
Dennis Quaid
Unknown:
Daniel Stern.
Unknown:
Dave Stohler
Director:
Peter Yates
Unknown:
Barry Norman
Unknown:
Dennis Quaid
Dave Stohler:
Dennis Christopher
Mike:
Dennis Quaid
Cyril:
Daniel Stem
Moocher Jackie:
Earle Haley
Mrs Stohler:
Barbara Barrie
Mr:
Stohler Pauldooley
Katherine:
Robyn Douglass
Rod:
Hart Bochner
Nancy:
Amy Wright
Doctor:
Peter Maloney
Source: Radio Times

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