1978: Hollywood holds 'mock Little 500' for ‘Breaking Away’ film

A film crew re-created the 'Little 500' race at the Tenth Street Stadium for the movie ‘'Breaking Away,” in Sept. 1978.

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Although Indiana University’s Little 500 is usually held in April, 45 years ago students and spectators had the opportunity to see a second Little 500.

A film crew re-created the iconic race at the Tenth Street Stadium for the movie"Breaking Away,” in Sept. 1978. The coming-of-age flick tells the story of working-class friends who are navigating a post-high school world in Bloomington. They ultimately end up competing in the town's annual bike race. The film was written by Steve Tesich and directed by Peter Yates. Actors in the film included Dennis Christopher, Dennis Quaid, and Paul Dooley.“I think it’s good for everybody to have a standby profession just in case you get fired from the one that you’re in,” Ryan said.Earlier that year, WRTV reporter Rick Sallinger caught up with Dennis Christopher to ask if it was difficult to portray a Hoosier on the silver screen.

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