Break Away
Baroudeur
Synopsis
Francois is a hard working husband and dad that gets laid off from his job. None of his efforts to get another job succeed and he is forced to use what he has, including an old bicycle, in order to provide for his family. With the help of his "black sheep" brother, a bicycle shop owner and a pro-cyclist, Francois makes some life-changing discoveries about his life, career and faith in God. Although a fictional story, Break Away, was inspired by true events around the recession that left people without work. The message brings hope and offers practical and Biblical solutions in a very entertaining way.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 23, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frans Cronjé, Morné Theunissen
- Screenplay & Story
- Frans Cronjé, Morné Theunissen
- Original Title
- Baroudeur
- Country of Origin
- South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- Afrikaans, English
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frans Cronjé, Morné Theunissen
Frans Cronjé, Morné Theunissen
Morné Theunissen
Frans Cronjé
Department Leadership Roster
Frans Cronjé
Director
Frans Cronjé
Writer
Frans Cronjé
Producer
Morné Theunissen
Editor
Morné Theunissen
Director
Morné Theunissen
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Break Away
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What is Break Away about?
Francois is a hard working husband and dad that gets laid off from his job. None of his efforts to get another job succeed and he is forced to use what he has, including an old bicycle, in order to provide for his family. With the help of his "black sheep" brother, a bicycle shop owner and a pro-cyclist, Francois makes some life-changing discoveries about his life, career and faith in God. Although a fictional story, Break Away, was inspired by true events around the recession that left people without work. The message brings hope and offers practical and Biblical solutions in a very entertaining way.
Who directed Break Away?
Break Away was directed by Frans Cronjé, Morné Theunissen.
Who stars in Break Away?
The principal cast of Break Away includes Frans Cronjé, Leoné Pienaar, Etienne Janse van Rensburg, Morné Theunissen.
When was Break Away released and how long is it?
Break Away was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.