Weekend of a Champion (2013)

  • NR
  • 10/09/2013 (GB)
  • Documentary
  • 1h 34m

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

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).

Frank Simon

Director

Cast

Juan Manuel Fangio's headshot

Juan Manuel Fangio

Himself
Graham Hill's headshot

Graham Hill

Himself
Roman Polanski's headshot

Roman Polanski

Himself
Nina Rindt's headshot

Nina Rindt

Herself
Jackie Stewart's headshot

Jackie Stewart

Himself
Helen Stewart's headshot

Helen Stewart

Herself
Ken Tyrrell's headshot

Ken Tyrrell

Himself

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