Continuity mistake: There is an error in the scene where Dave is drafting behind the Cinzano truck. In the second close up shot of his legs (cranks) pedaling the bike he is in a lower (easier) gear than the previous shot even though he is supposed to be riding significantly faster.
Breaking Away (1979)
Ending / spoiler
Directed by: Peter Yates
Starring: Dennis Quaid, Daniel Stern, Jackie Earle Haley, Dennis Christopher
After losing to the Italians, Dave reveals to Kathy that he is a Cutter. She slaps him and storms off. The day of the big race comes. Dave rides the Cutter team almost single-handedly to victory. Dave's father relents and cheers him on to victory from the sidelines. Even the college team are, in the end, forced to clap for the triumphant Dave.
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