Weekend of a Champion

Weekend of a Champion

Filmmaker Roman Polanski spends a weekend with world champion driver Jackie Stewart as he attempts to win the 1971 Monaco Grand Prix.

6.394 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. "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).

Movie Info

Release Date: 10/9/2013

Runtime: 94 min

Top Cast

Jackie Stewart

Jackie Stewart

Himself

Roman Polanski

Roman Polanski

Himself

François Cévert

François Cévert

Himself

Helen Stewart

Helen Stewart

Herself

Ken Tyrrell

Ken Tyrrell

Himself

Nina Rindt

Nina Rindt

Herself

Juan Manuel Fangio

Juan Manuel Fangio

Himself

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