Weekend of a Champion

Overview

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).

Cast

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

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