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.

20131h 34m6.3Movie

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Overview

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).

Cast

Jackie Stewart
Jackie Stewart
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Roman Polanski
Roman Polanski
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François Cévert
François Cévert
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Helen Stewart
Helen Stewart
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Ken Tyrrell
Ken Tyrrell
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Nina Rindt
Nina Rindt
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Graham Hill
Graham Hill
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Juan Manuel Fangio
Juan Manuel Fangio
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