Documentary · United Kingdom · 1972 · 1h 20m

Weekend of a Champion

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Director
Frank SimonRoman Polanski
Cast
Roman Polanski as Self Jackie Stewart as Self Helen Stewart as Self François Cévert as Self Ken Tyrrell as Self Graham Hill as Self (uncredited)
Crew
Bill Brayne — Director of Photography Derek York — Editor Frank Simon — Writer Roman Polanski — Producer
Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes
interviewrace car driverarchive footagesports documentarycar driverold footageformula one (f1)car racing
Key Collaborators
Frank Simon Director Roman Polanski Director Bill Brayne Director of Photography Derek York Editor Frank Simon Writer Roman Polanski Producer
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