Name: Breakaway
Director: Francis Durbridge
Genre: Mystery, Drama, Thriller
Released: 1980-01-01
Duration: PT30mM
Rating: 7.7
Cast: Martin Jarvis, Judy Geeson, Ed Bishop, David Collings, Edward Peel

Question 1

What is Breakaway (1980) about?

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Detective Inspector Sam Harvey investigates intricate murder cases while contemplating retirement to pursue his passion for writing children's books.

Question 2

Who stars in Breakaway?

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Breakaway stars Martin Jarvis (Det. Insp. Sam Harvey), Judy Geeson (Becky Royce), Ed Bishop (Scott Douglas), David Collings (Dr. Tucker), Edward Peel (Sgt. Holiday). The series was created by Francis Durbridge.

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Is Breakaway worth watching?

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Breakaway holds an IMDb rating of 7.7/10. Fans of Mystery, Drama, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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Where can I watch Breakaway?

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