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06/11/1969 Drama 1h 41m
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How fast must a man go to get from where he's at?

Overview

An ambitious young skier, determined to break all existing records, is contemptuous of the teamwork advocated by the US coach when they go to Europe for the Olympics.

  1. Michael Ritchie

    Director

  2. James Salter

    Writer

Top billed cast

  1. Robert Redford

    David Chappellet

  2. Gene Hackman

    Eugene Claire

  3. Camilla Sparv

    Carole Stahl

  4. Karl Michael Vogler

    Machet

  5. Jim McMullan

    Johnny Creech

  6. Kathleen Crowley

    American Newspaper Woman

  7. Dabney Coleman

    Mayo

  8. Kenneth Kirk

    D.K.

  9. Oren Stevens

    Kipsmith

  10. View more

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Reviews

A review by Wuchak
Written by Wuchak on 2022-02-07
_**The best (and only) major film about downhill ski racing**_

Robert Redford was in his prime as David Chappellet, a taciturn loner from Colorado, who competes with an underdog American team for Olympic gold in Europe. Gene Hackman co-stars as the coach who tries to temper Chappellet's narcissistic and reckless drive for glory.

"Downhill Racer" came out late in 1969 hot on the heels of Redford's success with "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid." Unfortunately it wasn't marketed properly and failed at the box office, but don't let that deter you 'cause this is a great film well worthy of...read the rest
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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$16,500,000.00

Revenue
$0.00

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