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Movie poster: Weekend of a Champion (1972)
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Weekend of a Champion

1972 · 80 min Documentary
7.0 / 10 · TMDB

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.

📋 Film Details

Year 1972
Country United Kingdom
Genre Documentary
Director Frank Simon
Runtime 80 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.0/10 (13 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

Polanski crafts an intimate, fly-on-the-wall study of a champion's psyche under extreme pressure. The access is unparalleled, revealing the meticulous preparation and personal toll behind the glamour of Formula 1.

What lingers after viewing is the raw humanity of Stewart—his focus, fears, and the solitary weight of expectation at the zenith of his craft. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Frank Simon

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Alone or with fellow motorsport enthusiasts, with quality speakers to feel the engine roar.

🎭 Cast

Roman Polanski

Roman Polanski

Self

Jackie Stewart

Jackie Stewart

Self

Helen Stewart

Helen Stewart

Self

François Cévert

François Cévert

Self

Ken Tyrrell

Ken Tyrrell

Self

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Graham Hill

Self (uncredited)

Ringo Starr

Ringo Starr

Self (uncredited)

Joan Collins

Joan Collins

Self (uncredited)

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