Project Detail

Weekend of A Champion

Synopsis

Digitally restored new version of the exciting and insightful documentary on the life of 1970s World Champion racing driver, Jackie Stewart.

Details

Year
1972
Type of project
Features
Running time
93 mins
Director
Frank Simon, Roman Polanski
Producer
Timothy Burrill, Roman Polanski, Mark Stewart
Editor
Derek York
Screenwriter
Frank Simon
Director of Photography
William Brayne
Principal cast
Roman Polanski, Helen Stewart, Jackie Stewart

Genre

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Anglo-EMI

Sales Company

Sales Pathé International

2, rue Lamennais
75008 Paris
Tel: 01 71 72 30 00

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