Weekend of a Champion

Nan
1h 20m
1972
7 /10 (13)

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.

Country : United Kingdom
Languages : English
Released Date: 1972-02-24

Top Billed Cast

Roman Polanski

Self

Jackie Stewart

Self

Helen Stewart

Self

François Cévert

Self

Ken Tyrrell

Self

Graham Hill

Self (uncredited)

Ringo Starr

Self (uncredited)

Joan Collins

Self (uncredited)

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