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Breaking Away   1979         PG, 100 min. Genre: Family / Comedy / Drama Director: Peter Yates   Cast: Dennis Christopher, Dennis Quaid, Daniel Stern, Jackie Earle Haley, Barbara Barrie, Paul Dooley, Hart Bochner, Amy Wright, John Ashton, P.J. Soles, Robyn Douglass, Peter Maloney, Lisa Shure, Jennifer K. Mickel   Mendelssohn's "Italian Symphony" sets the tone for this film about a high-school boy (Dennis Christopher) who dreams of being a world class cyclist. His heroes are the members of the Italian cycling team. More than that, it is the story of four friends who are on the brink of growing up and moving away from each other. An Academy Award was won for Best Writing, and nominations were received for Best Picture, Director, and Supporting Actress (Barbara Barrie). Cast Dennis Christopher Dave Stoller Dennis Quaid Mike Daniel Stern Cyril Jackie Earle Haley Moocher Barbara Barrie Evelyn Stoller Paul Dooley Raymond Stoller Hart Bochner Rod Amy Wright Nancy John Ashton Mike`s Brother P.J. Soles Suzy Robyn Douglass Katherine Peter Maloney Doctor Lisa Shure French Girl Jennifer K. Mickel Girl