Movies
Breaking Away
- May 24, 1979
- 101 min.
- Drama, Comedy
- United States
United States
Dave, nineteen, has just graduated high school, with his three friends: the comical Cyril, the warm hearted but short-tempered Moocher, and the athletic, spiteful but good-hearted Mike. Now, Dave enjoys racing bikes and hopes to race the Italians one day, and even takes up the Italian culture, much to his friends' and parents' annoyance.
Original title: Breaking Away
6
nominations
33%
winning rate
2
wins
Academy Awards #52 - 1980
| Award | People | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Best Picture | Peter Yates - as producer(s) | — |
| Best Director | Peter Yates | — |
| Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Barbara Barrie | — |
| Best Original Screenplay | Steve Tesich | Winner |
| Best Original Song Score | Patrick Williams | — |
British Academy Film Awards #33 - 1980
| Award | People | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles | Dennis Christopher | Winner |
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