Downhill Racer (1969)

PG ★ 5.9/10 101 min Drama United States English

Director: Michael Ritchie

Writer: James Salter

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How fast must a man go to get from where he's at?

Description

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.

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Top Cast

Robert Redford David Chappellet

Gene Hackman Eugene Claire

Camilla Sparv Carole Stahl

Karl Michael Vogler Machet

Jim McMullan Johnny Creech

Kathleen Crowley American Newspaper Woman

Dabney Coleman Mayo

Kenneth Kirk D.K.

Downhill Racer Appears on 3 Curated Movie Lists

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Criterion Collection

Criterion Collection #492

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Metacritic #463

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