Weekend of a Champion
Also known as Afternoon of a Champion
1972 British documentary film directed by Roman Polanski
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7.3Filmmaker 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.
Released: 1972-02-2480 minDir: Frank SimonDocumentary
Cast
- Roman Polanski as Self
- Jackie Stewart as Self
- Helen Stewart as Self
- François Cévert as Self
- Ken Tyrrell as Self
- Graham Hill as Self (uncredited)
Themes
- interview
- race car driver
- archive footage
- sports documentary
- car driver
- old footage
Gallery (5)
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Categories
1972 British films1972 documentary films1972 English-language films1972 filmsBritish auto racing filmsBritish sports documentary filmsDocumentary films about auto racingDocumentary films about sportspeopleEMI Films filmsEnglish-language documentary filmsFilms directed by Frank SimonFilms produced by Roman Polanski