Breakaway (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1956, Breakaway is a crime film directed by Henry Cass, running about 72 minutes.
What it’s about. When Johnny Matlock whisks away a cold war secret from under the noses of Berlin's top secret agents, his every move is followed when he returns to England. His girlfriend Paula is kidnapped but her handbag is discovered at the scene of the crime by the aristocratic private eye, Duke Martin. Inside it he discovers the secret formula that the agents are searching for and tracks down her sister Paula. As Johnny grows frantic for the safe return of his girlfriend, Duke Martin plays a deadly game of double bluff with the enemy agents.
Who’s in it. Breakaway stars Tom Conway as Tom Martin, Michael Balfour as Barney, Honor Blackman as Paula Grant / Paula Jackson and Brian Worth as Johnny Matlock, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Breakaway has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Breakaway page.
If you liked it. Fans of Breakaway tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Breakaway (1956)?
- In US, Breakaway is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Breakaway worth watching?
- Breakaway holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Breakaway?
- Breakaway stars Tom Conway, Michael Balfour, Honor Blackman, Brian Worth and Bruce Seton.
- When was Breakaway released?
- Breakaway was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.