Subtitle Breaking Away -

The climax is a thrilling, locally based bicycle race (a real event at Indiana University) where the Cutters face the university students. Why It's Highly Regarded

Dave’s passion for cycling is highlighted, especially the scene where he drafts behind a speeding semi-truck, a scene that represents his desire to move faster and further than his surroundings. subtitle Breaking Away

Despite taking a "sports movie" premise, the film focuses heavily on character development. The climax is a thrilling, locally based bicycle

Dave Stohler (Dennis Christopher) struggles with his future, acting out a fantasy of being Italian to escape his mundane life as a townie. The climax is a thrilling