Weekend of a Champion
Weekend of a Champion

Weekend of a Champion

7.0(13 votes)
1972
1h 20m
Documentary

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.

Production

Anglo-EMI, Caliban Films

Cast

Roman Polanski

Roman Polanski

Self

Jackie Stewart

Jackie Stewart

Self

Helen Stewart

Helen Stewart

Self

François Cévert

François Cévert

Self

Ken Tyrrell

Ken Tyrrell

Self

Graham Hill

Graham Hill

Self (uncredited)

Ringo Starr

Ringo Starr

Self (uncredited)

Joan Collins

Joan Collins

Self (uncredited)

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