Breaking Away (1980–1981)Four buddies live in Bloomington, Indiana, facing life as working class "cutters" in a college town. Focus is on Dave and his $1200 La Strada bike. |
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Title: Breaking Away (1980–1981)
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Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys.
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| Barbara Barrie | ... |
Evelyn Stoller
(7 episodes, 1980-1981)
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| Shaun Cassidy | ... |
Dave Stoller
(7 episodes, 1980-1981)
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| Vincent Gardenia | ... |
Ray Stoller
(7 episodes, 1980-1981)
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| Jackie Earle Haley | ... |
Moocher
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Thom Bray | ... |
Cyril
(7 episodes, 1980-1981)
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Tom Wiggin | ... |
Mike
(7 episodes, 1980-1981)
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Steve Doubet | ... |
Steve
(3 episodes, 1980)
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| Dominique Dunne | ... |
Paulina Bornstein
(3 episodes, 1980-1981)
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Shelby Brammer | ... |
Nancy
(3 episodes, 1980)
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Four buddies live in Bloomington, Indiana, facing life as working class "cutters" in a college town. Focus is on Dave and his $1200 La Strada bike.
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29 November 1980 (USA) See more »Filming Locations:
Athens, Georgia, USACompany Credits
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I was glad when TV Guide recently mentioned this show in passing as vastly underrated. I remember that back then it surprised me. I loved the movie and was well aware how TV series adapted movies into pablum. And Shaun Cassidy? You must be joking!
But he was absolutely terrific in the role. The others in the cast were also top-notch. Not only the premise but the earnestness and atmosphere of the movie was uncompromised during the course of the series. It was heart-warming, funny, and inspiring. (The only actor I didn't like was Jack Earl Haley, but I didn't like him in the movie, either -- or anywhere else, if I must tell the truth.) Barbara Barrie was (as usual) so wonderful, never enough air time for her, and Vincent Gardenia was an astonishingly great match to fill Paul Dooley's shoes!
When will this come out on DVD? I'd love to see it again! Magnifico!