Weekend of a Champion (1972)

  • NR
  • 06/22/1972 (DE)
  • Documentary
  • 1h 20m

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.

Frank Simon

Writer, Director

Roman Polanski

Director

Cast

Roman Polanski's headshot

Roman Polanski

Self
Jackie Stewart's headshot

Jackie Stewart

Self
Helen Stewart's headshot

Helen Stewart

Self
François Cévert's headshot

François Cévert

Self
Ken Tyrrell's headshot

Ken Tyrrell

Self
Graham Hill's headshot

Graham Hill

Self (uncredited)
Ringo Starr's headshot

Ringo Starr

Self (uncredited)
Joan Collins's headshot

Joan Collins

Self (uncredited)

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