Say Hello to My Little Film: Episode 116 - Breaking Away

On this week's episode of SAY HELLO TO MY LITTLE FILM, Ray and Rob continue to try and break their dry streak of unsuccessful recommendations. It's Ray's week, so swings for the fences with Peter Yates' 1979 film BREAKING AWAY. This coming-of-age sports-drama stars Dennis Christopher (CHARIOTS OF FIRE), Jackie Earle Haley (WATCHMEN, LITTLE CHILDREN) Dennis Quaid (INNERSPACE, THE RIGHT STUFF), and is the screen debut of Daniel Stern (HOME ALONE, CITY SLICKERS). 

Dennis Christopher plays Dave, a young cyclist who is obsessed with the Italian racing team. Along with his band of misfit friends (Haley, Quaid and Stern), they make a pact to waste their lives together the year after finishing high school in Bloomington, IN. When Dave's dreams of meeting his idles takes an unexpected turn and the local college kids torment them day after day, the gang of "Cutters" find themselves with the opportunity to prove their worth in the only way Dave knows how, on his bike. 

Will this story of lifelong friendships and perseverance finally break away from Ray and Rob's cold streak? Or will they find they need to take another lap and try again?

Tune in this week to find out!   

Theme Song:

Music & Lyrics: Jeremy Catarelli

 

Intermission:

Voice: Jeremy Catarelli

Music: Jay You