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Downhill Racer is a 1969 American sports drama film starring Robert Redford, Gene Hackman and Camilla Sparv, [4] and was the directorial debut of Michael Ritchie. [5] .
A drama sport film about a U.S. skier who joins the Olympic team and competes with his coach and rivals. Watch the trailer, see the cast and crew, read user and critic reviews, and find out more details on IMDb.
- (5.4K)
- Drama, Sport
- Michael Ritchie
- 1969-10-29
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Robert Redford stars as a U.S. ski champion who is obsessed with winning and isolated from others. The film captures the thrill and danger of downhill racing, as well as the character's inner turmoil and loneliness.
A smug and overly self-assured downhill skier, David Chappellet (Robert Redford), joins the American ski team and quickly makes waves with his arrogant behavior and even flashier maneuvers on...
- (27)
- Michael Ritchie
- PG
- Robert Redford
US Release Date: 1969 Starring: Robert Redford, Gene Hackman, Camilla Sparv Director: Michael Ritchie Synopsis: Quietly cocky Robert Redford joins U.S. ski team as downhill racer and clashes...
- 3 min
- 24
- Movie Trailers
A 1969 sports drama starring Robert Redford as a skier competing for Olympic gold in Europe. The film features stunning Alpine location photography, a subtle screenplay by James Salter, and interviews with the cast and crew.
Arrogant downhill skier David Chappellet joins the American ski team, drawing attention to himself for rude behavior and flashy maneuvers. Chappellet dreams of Olympic glory, but a conflict with his coach and a rival on the team threaten his chances.
