Breakaway
“The innocent and the damned. Beyond any help... and way beyond the law.”
Synopsis
When Joey, a prisoner on the run, takes Reginald, an accountant, as his hostage, he gets more than he bargained for.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 1, 1990
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Don McLennan
- Screenplay & Story
- Jan Sardi
- Original Title
- Breakaway
- Country of Origin
- Australia, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Cinema Enterprises, Smart Egg Pictures, Breakaway Films, Film Victoria, Australian Film Finance Corporation, Ukiyo Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Don McLennan
Jan Sardi
Nicolas Lee
Jane Ballantyne, Don McLennan, Les Lithgow
Department Leadership Roster
Don McLennan
Director
Jan Sardi
Screenplay
Nicolas Lee
Editor
Jane Ballantyne
Producer
Don McLennan
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Breakaway.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Breakaway
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Breakaway about?
When Joey, a prisoner on the run, takes Reginald, an accountant, as his hostage, he gets more than he bargained for.
Who directed Breakaway?
Breakaway was directed by Don McLennan.
Who stars in Breakaway?
The principal cast of Breakaway includes Bruce Boxleitner, Bruce Myles, Deborah Kara Unger, Toni Scanlan, Terry Gill.
When was Breakaway released and how long is it?
Breakaway was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.