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   Downhill Racer

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   1969 · Drama · 1h 42m

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     Robert Redford

     David Chappellet
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     Gene Hackman

     Eugene Claire
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     Camilla Sparv

     Carole Stahl
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     Karl Michael Vogler

     Machet
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     Jim McMullan

     Johnny Creech
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     Christian Doermer

     Brumm

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Downhill_RacerDownhill Racer - Wikipedia

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   Downhill Racer is a 1969 American sports drama film starring Robert Redford, Gene Hackman and Camilla Sparv, and was the directorial debut of Michael Ritchie. Written by James Salter , based on the 1963 novel The Downhill Racers by Oakley Hall , the film is about a talented downhill skier who joins the United States Ski Team in Europe to ...

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5. www.imdb.com › title › tt0064253Downhill Racer (1969) - IMDb

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   Robert Redford stars as a selfish and ambitious skier who competes for the U.S. Olympic team and clashes with his coach, played by Gene Hackman. The film features stunning skiing scenes and won a BAFTA Award for Best Cinematography.

   • 6.3/10 (5.3K)
   • Genre: Drama, Sport

   • Director: Michael Ritchie
   • Release Date: 1969-10-29

6. www.rogerebert.com › reviews › downhill-racer-1969Downhill Racer movie review & film summary (1969) | Roger Ebert

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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 the loneliness of downhill racing, as well as the character's inner conflict and tragedy.

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8. www.rottentomatoes.com › m › downhill_racerDownhill Racer | Rotten Tomatoes

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   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 the...

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   • Director: Michael Ritchie

   • Content Rating: PG
   • Actors: Robert Redford

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   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. 200 IMDb 6.3 1 h 41 min 1969. X-Ray PG.

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10. www.imdb.com › title › tt0064253Downhill Racer (1969) - Plot - IMDb

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    Summaries. Quietly cocky Robert Redford joins U.S. ski team as downhill racer and clashes with the team's coach, played by Gene Hackman. Lots of good skiing action leading to an exciting climax. David Chappellet is a mean-spirited skier, who profits from another skier's injury to gain a spot on the American Olympic team.

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    Is downhill racer based on a true story?

    • The screenplay for Downhill Racer is loosely based on the 1963 novel The Downhill Racers by Oakley Hall. In February 1966, the film rights to the book passed from director Mark Robson to Paramount Pictures at a cost of $15,000 for producer Steve Alexander and screenwriter Graham Ferguson.

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    Is Downhill Racer the best movie ever made about sports?

    • I>Downhill Racer becomes the best movie ever made about sports -- without really being about sports at all. --Roger Ebert-- Robert Redford plays David Chappellet, a cocky, self centered ski racer. His only goal is winning and becoming a champion. He clashes with his coach and teammates.

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    Who plays Robert Redford in Downhill Racer?

    • Downhill Racer: Directed by Michael Ritchie. With Robert Redford, Gene Hackman, Camilla Sparv, Karl Michael Vogler. Quietly cocky Robert Redford joins U.S. ski team as downhill racer and clashes with the team's coach, played by Gene Hackman. Lots of good skiing action leading to an exciting climax.

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    When did Downhill Racer come out?

    • Downhill Racer premiered at the Granada Theatre in Reno, Nevada, on October 28, 1969. The film was released one month after Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, also starring Redford. It was re-released in the U.S. in July 1984 at the Filmex (Los Angeles International Film Exposition) for a 50-hour Sports Movie Marathon on July 5–20.

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    Jan 24, 2022 · 186. 21K views 2 years ago. Check out the official Downhill Racer (1969) Trailer starring Robert Redford! Let us know what you think in the comments below. Watch on Vudu: https://www.vudu.com...