Breakaway Femmes (2025)

The forgotten women

Breakaway Femmes (2025) poster

The untold story of the halcyon era of women's professional cycling. For six glorious years during the 1980s, the Tour de France held a women's race alongside the men's race. These women raced over the same cobblestones, conquered the same mountains, and were cheered by the same throng of adoring crowds as the men.

Director: Eleanor Sharpe
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Dale Cornelius
Cinematography: Richard Kickbush
Editing: Bergen O'Brien
Production: Goldynaut Pictures, Waterbyrd Filmz
Budget: $1M
Original Language: en

Themes

Cycling Races and Road Endurance, Classic Cycling Races and Endurance

Keywords

tour de france, cycling

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Breakaway Femmes about?
The untold story of the halcyon era of women's professional cycling. For six glorious years during the 1980s, the Tour de France held a women's race alongside the men's race. These women raced over the same cobblestones, conquered the same mountains, and were cheered by the same throng of adoring crowds as the men.
Who directed Breakaway Femmes?
Breakaway Femmes was directed by Eleanor Sharpe.
Who stars in Breakaway Femmes?
Breakaway Femmes stars Marianne Martin, Maria Canins, Jeannie Longo-Ciprelli, Kelly-Ann Way, Luxia Chen, Betsy King.
How long is Breakaway Femmes?
Breakaway Femmes has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is Breakaway Femmes?
Breakaway Femmes is a Documentary film.
What is the budget of Breakaway Femmes?
Breakaway Femmes had a budget of $1M.
What are the themes of Breakaway Femmes?
The themes of Breakaway Femmes include: Cycling Races and Road Endurance, Classic Cycling Races and Endurance.