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Weekend of a Champion

Weekend of a Champion (2013)

1h 34m | PG-13

⭐ 6.3 / 10

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).

Director: Frank Simon

Studio: RatPac Documentary Films

Genre: Documentary

Video: 720p

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Cast

Jackie Stewart

Jackie Stewart

as Himself

Roman Polanski

Roman Polanski

as Himself

François Cévert

François Cévert

as Himself

Helen Stewart

Helen Stewart

as Herself

Ken Tyrrell

Ken Tyrrell

as Himself

Nina Rindt

Nina Rindt

as Herself