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Weekend of a Champion (2013)

Directed by Frank Simon

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).

Length 94 minutes

Actors

Juan Manuel Fangio | Graham Hill | Roman Polanski | Nina Rindt | Jackie Stewart | Helen Stewart | Ken Tyrrell