Weekend of a Champion

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Weekend of a Champion (1972)

Directed by Frank Simon

Documentary · 1h 20m

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
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Graham Hill Self (uncredited) Ringo Starr Self (uncredited) Joan Collins Self (uncredited)

Crew

Director
Frank Simon
Writer
Frank Simon
Director of Photography
Bill Brayne
Editor
Derek York
Producer
Roman Polanski

Details

Release date
1972-02-24
Runtime
1h 20m
Genres
Documentary
Original language
EN
Spoken languages
English
Countries
United Kingdom
Production
Anglo-EMI, Caliban Films