I might not get around to watching this one; but, based on what I read here, I’m reminded of a 70s back shelf film I love to this day — “Breaking Away”. Some Indiana kids are coming of age, trying to figure out what to do with their lives. The film was remarkably carried along by themes of bicycle racing, opera and things Italian.
Think I’ll watch it again soon.
I was a student at IU Bloomington (where the movie Breaking Away took place and was filmed) while Breaking Away was being shot. Watched them shoot a few scenes at the quarry swimming holes.
"Don't call me shorty."
I recall a similar television movie decades ago. The only scene I clearly remember is the kid who idolized Italian pro cyclists was disillusioned when his Italian idols shoved a rod through his bicycle spokes during a race, causing him to crash.
Is this this same movie?
Yes, it is.
Great scene and life lesson for the kid.
Breaking Away was a good movie!
For its’ time, anyway.
It made me hate Italian bicycle racers.
I know two of the guys who rode for the actual Cutters.
“Breaking Away”....yep....a true gem....