Weekend of a Champion

6.3

94m

2013

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).

Starring

Jackie Stewart, Roman Polanski, François Cévert, Helen Stewart, Ken Tyrrell, Nina Rindt, Graham Hill, Juan Manuel Fangio

Directed By

Frank Simon