Weekend of a Champion

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Weekend of a Champion

Filmmaker Roman Polanski spends a weekend with world champion driver Jackie Stewart as he attempts to win the 1971 Monaco Grand Prix.

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. "Re-cut and restored" version of the original "Weekend Of A Champion (1972)", with a 2011 post-film discussion between Jackie Stewart and Roman Polanski (begins at approx 71:15 minutes).

Release Date

2013-10-09

Year

2013

Duration

1h 34m

Status

Released

Score

6.40

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Cast

Jackie Stewart

Jackie Stewart

Roman Polanski

Roman Polanski

François Cévert

François Cévert

Helen Stewart

Helen Stewart

Ken Tyrrell

Ken Tyrrell

Nina Rindt

Nina Rindt

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Graham Hill

Juan Manuel Fangio

Juan Manuel Fangio