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.
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).
Directed by Frank Simon
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Jackie Stewart Himself -
Roman Polanski Himself -
François Cévert Himself -
Helen Stewart Herself -
Ken Tyrrell Himself -
Nina Rindt Herself - Graham Hill Himself
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Juan Manuel Fangio Himself
Make it a double feature
3h 5m together
Weekend of a Champion
The Endless Summer
A close match in mood and era.
