Weekend of a Champion(2013)
Filmmaker Roman Polanski spends a weekend with world champion driver Jackie Stewart as he attempts to win the 1971 Monaco Grand Prix.
Weekend of a Champion Synopsis
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).
Weekend of a Champion (2013) is a documentary film directed by Frank Simon, released on October 9, 2013 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Jackie Stewart, Roman Polanski, François Cévert and Helen Stewart. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Frank Simon
- Production:
- RatPac Documentary Films
- Status:
- Released
Weekend of a Champion Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jackie Stewart
as Himself
Roman Polanski
as Himself
François Cévert
as Himself
Helen Stewart
as Herself
Ken Tyrrell
as Himself
Nina Rindt
as Herself
- Graham Hill
Graham Hill
as Himself
Juan Manuel Fangio
as Himself
Key crew
Directed by Frank Simon.
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Weekend of a Champion Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 9 ratings.
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Weekend of a Champion – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Weekend of a Champion online?
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Weekend of a Champion (2013) is currently available to rent or buy from Fetch TV and Beamafilm. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Weekend of a Champion?
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The main cast of Weekend of a Champion (2013) includes Jackie Stewart, Roman Polanski, François Cévert, Helen Stewart and Ken Tyrrell. The film was directed by Frank Simon. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Weekend of a Champion released?
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Weekend of a Champion was released on October 9, 2013 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is Weekend of a Champion worth watching?
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Weekend of a Champion (2013) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.