Weekend of a Champion

Weekend of a Champion (1972)

February 24th, 19721h 20min

Documentary
70%

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.


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