Top Cast
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Vincent Van Patten
Nick Irons
Ben Jorgensen
Joel Robbins
Martin Sheen
Gil Robbins
Rae Dawn Chong
Jennifer Irons
Valerie Perrine
Delores Smith
Betsy Russell
Candy
Daryl Anderson
Dale Farley
Gerrit Graham
Bill Cowens
Trevor Goddard
Nails
Nels Van Patten
Tommy
Cliff Drysdale
Cliff Drysdale
Fred Stolle
Fred Stolle
Tom Nowicki
Beales
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 1, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lee H. Katzin
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephanie Warren
- Original Score
- Kim Bullard
- Original Title
- The Break
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Autumn Wind Films, Overseas FilmGroup
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lee H. Katzin
Stephanie Warren, Tom Caffrey, Vincent Van Patten
Kim Bullard
Frank P. Flynn
David Campling, Douglas Ibold
Christopher J. Brough, Sid Craig, James Van Patten, Vincent Van Patten
Department Leadership Roster
Lee H. Katzin
Director
Tom Caffrey
Writer
Stephanie Warren
Screenplay
Vincent Van Patten
Writer
Tim Duffy
Production Design
Christopher J. Brough
Producer
David Campling
Editor
James Van Patten
Producer
Douglas Ibold
Editor
Frank P. Flynn
Director of Photography
Vincent Van Patten
Producer
Kim Bullard
Original Music Composer
Denise Walsh
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Break
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Break about?
A washed-up tennis pro begins coaching a hopeful teen, Joel Robbins, whose overbearing father wants to discourage him from playing.
Who directed The Break?
The Break was directed by Lee H. Katzin.
Who stars in The Break?
The principal cast of The Break includes Vincent Van Patten, Ben Jorgensen, Martin Sheen, Rae Dawn Chong, Valerie Perrine.
When was The Break released and how long is it?
The Break was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for The Break?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Break was composed by Kim Bullard.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Break?
The Break holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).