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Weekend of a Champion

Weekend of a Champion

★ 7.2/10•1972•1h 20m•Documentary

Filmmaker Roman Polanski spends a weekend with world champion driver Jackie Stewart as he attempts to win the 1971 Monaco Grand Prix, offering an extraordinarily rare glimpse into the life of a gifted athlete at the height of his powers.

Frank Simon · Writer

Frank Simon · Director

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 20m
LanguageEN
Release DateFeb 24, 1972

Actors

Roman Polanski

Roman Polanski

Self

Jackie Stewart

Jackie Stewart

Self

Helen Stewart

Helen Stewart

Self

François Cévert

François Cévert

Self

Ken Tyrrell

Ken Tyrrell

Self

Graham Hill

Self (uncredited)

Ringo Starr

Ringo Starr

Self (uncredited)

Joan Collins

Joan Collins

Self (uncredited)

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