Weekend of a Champion(1972)
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.
Weekend of a Champion (1972) is a documentary film directed by Frank Simon, released on February 24, 1972 with a runtime of 1h 20m. It stars Roman Polanski, Jackie Stewart, Helen Stewart and François Cévert. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 14 ratings.
- Director:
- Frank Simon
- Writers:
- Frank Simon
- Producers:
- Roman Polanski
- Cinematographer:
- Bill Brayne
- Production:
- Anglo-EMI, Caliban Films
- Status:
- Released
Weekend of a Champion Cast & Crew
Main cast
Roman Polanski
as Self
Jackie Stewart
as Self
Helen Stewart
as Self
François Cévert
as Self
Ken Tyrrell
as Self
- Graham Hill
Graham Hill
as Self (uncredited)
Ringo Starr
as Self (uncredited)
Joan Collins
as Self (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Frank Simon, written by Frank Simon, produced by Roman Polanski.
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Weekend of a Champion Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 14 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 (1972) is available to stream on Foxtel Now. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Weekend of a Champion?
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The main cast of Weekend of a Champion (1972) includes Roman Polanski, Jackie Stewart, Helen Stewart, François Cévert 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 February 24, 1972 and runs for 1h 20m.
Is Weekend of a Champion worth watching?
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Weekend of a Champion (1972) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 14 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.