Weekend of a Champion

Sep 15 1972 N/A 1h 20m
Documentary

An entertaining vérité look at world champion driver Sir Jackie Stewart as Roman Polanski follows his attempt to win the Monaco Grand Prix in 1971.

Plot

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.

Written by

Frank Simon

Directed by

Frank Simon, Roman Polanski

Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

Caliban Films, Anglo-EMI

Languages

English

Awards

1 win & 1 nomination

Scores
# of Votes
745
Average Rating
7.2 out of 10
Metascore
63
Popularity
NA