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.

6.4
2013
1h 34m
HD
Documentary

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).

Top Cast

Jackie Stewart

Jackie Stewart

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Roman Polanski

Roman Polanski

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François Cévert

François Cévert

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Helen Stewart

Helen Stewart

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Ken Tyrrell

Ken Tyrrell

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Nina Rindt

Nina Rindt

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Graham Hill

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Juan Manuel Fangio

Juan Manuel Fangio

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