The Ski Bum

The Ski Bum

Nowhere to go but down!

R 1971 · 95 min · ★ 4.8 · Drama, Thriller

A ski instructor tries to teach a bunch of insanely eccentric people how to ski while dealing with everyone wanting his attention.

Directed by Bruce D. Clark · Written by Marc Siegler

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