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Weekend of a Champion

Feb 24, 1972 · 1h 20m
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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.

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CAST

Roman Polanski
Self
Jackie Stewart
Self
Helen Stewart
Self
François Cévert
Self
Ken Tyrrell
Self
Graham Hill
Self (uncredited)
Ringo Starr
Self (uncredited)
Joan Collins
Self (uncredited)
Directed by Frank Simon

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
Anglo-EMI, Caliban Films
Country
US, GB

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