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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 compete in international skiing competitions.
Downhill Racer: Directed by Michael Ritchie. With Robert Redford, Gene Hackman, Camilla Sparv, Karl Michael Vogler. Quietly cocky David Chappellet joins the U.S. ski team as downhill racer and clashes with the team's coach, Eugene Claire.
Together they form a portrait of a man that is so complete, and so tragic, that "Downhill Racer" becomes the best movie ever made about sports -- without really being about sports at all. The champions in any field have got to be, to some degree, fanatics.
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...
Apr 10, 2024 · 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...
With a subtle screenplay by acclaimed novelist James Salter, Downhill Racer is a vivid character portrait buoyed by breathtakingly fast and furious imagery that brings the viewer directly into the mind of the competitor.
Quietly cocky David Chappellet joins the U.S. ski team as downhill racer and clashes with the team's coach, Eugene Claire. David Chappellet is a mean-spirited skier, who profits from another skier's injury to gain a spot on the American Olympic team.
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. Michael Ritchie. Director. Oakley Hall. Novel. James Salter. Screenplay. Written by talisencrw on September 28, 2016.
Downhill Racer. 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. 198 IMDb 6.3 1 h 41 min 1969. PG. Drama · Sports · Compelling · Intense.
In this acclaimed, tense look at the world of Olympic skiing, Robert Redford is a ruthlessly ambitious skier going for the gold with an underdog American team in Europe. Gene Hackman provides tough support as the coach who tries to temper the upstart’s narcissistic drive for glory.
