Weekend of a Champion (1972)

7.3/10 80 min Documentary

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.

Cast

Roman Polanski

Self

Jackie Stewart

Self

Helen Stewart

Self

François Cévert

Self

Ken Tyrrell

Self

Ringo Starr

Self (uncredited)

Joan Collins

Self (uncredited)

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