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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.
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.
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.
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...
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...
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.
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. Reviews. Written by Wuchak on February 7, 2022.
