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Weekend of a Champion

Weekend of a Champion

1972 · 80 min · ★ 7.2 · 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.

Directed by Frank Simon · Written by Frank Simon

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