Weekend of a Champion (2013)

6.4/10 94 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).

Cast

Jackie Stewart

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Roman Polanski

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François Cévert

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Helen Stewart

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Ken Tyrrell

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Nina Rindt

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Juan Manuel Fangio

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