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Related: About this forumDennis Christopher Talks about being in Breaking Away
I love this movie. And also think Dennis is quite a good actor.
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Dennis Christopher Talks about being in Breaking Away (Original Post)
BootinUp
Feb 2024
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Staph
(6,338 posts)1. I adore that movie!
Paul Dooley, who played the dad, is an old family friend.
Bookmarking this to watch later!
BootinUp
(48,765 posts)2. Wow. That is very cool.
CBHagman
(17,121 posts)4. The cast of Breaking Away played it to a fare-thee-well...
...and Paul Dooley was the biggest scene-stealer among them!
Chipper Chat
(9,989 posts)3. Everyone should see this movie.
Filmed on location at indiana university in bloomington indiana. Excellent cast.
CBHagman
(17,121 posts)5. Hilarious and heartfelt.
I remember what a surprise Breaking Away was when it landed (Rolled?) into theaters. It was just what we needed.
Xavier Breath
(4,883 posts)6. I've been "witnessing" to folks for decades
about this movie, telling those unfamiliar with it that they have to see it. One of the great sleeper hits of the 1970s. Thanks for posting.