Poster for the movie Weekend of a Champion

Weekend of a Champion

2013 • 94 minutes
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. "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).

Picture of Jackie Stewart

Jackie Stewart

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Picture of Roman Polanski

Roman Polanski

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Picture of François Cévert

François Cévert

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Picture of Helen Stewart

Helen Stewart

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Picture of Ken Tyrrell

Ken Tyrrell

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Picture of Nina Rindt

Nina Rindt

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Picture of Graham Hill

Graham Hill

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Picture of Juan Manuel Fangio

Juan Manuel Fangio

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