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1972

Weekend of a Champion

Directed by Frank Simon

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.

Duration

1h 20m

Released

February 24, 1972

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Cast8

  • Roman Polanski
  • Jackie Stewart
  • Helen Stewart
  • François Cévert
  • Ken Tyrrell
  • Graham Hill
  • Ringo Starr
  • Joan Collins

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