Weekend of a Champion

Name: Weekend of a Champion
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1972
Duration: 80 min
Rating: 7.25

1972 · 80 min

Documentary

★ 7.3

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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.

Crew

Director Frank Simon
Writer Frank Simon
Director of Photography Bill Brayne

Cast

Roman Polanski
Self
Jackie Stewart
Self
Helen Stewart
Self
François Cévert
Self
Ken Tyrrell
Self
G
Graham Hill
Self (uncredited)
Ringo Starr
Self (uncredited)
Joan Collins
Self (uncredited)

Crew

Director — Frank Simon
Writer — Frank Simon
Director of Photography — Bill Brayne

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