Downhill Racer

Downhill Racer
5.9

Downhill Racer

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Directed by: Michael Ritchie

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.

Reviews (2)

  • talisencrw (Rated: 8)

    If ANY film I have ever seen comes the closest to taking a sophisticated look at what most of the world would consider to be the spoiled-rotten, prima donna, mega-talented amateur athlete (I would add 'American', but I believe they would be like Redford's characterization even if they weren't), Mich...

  • Wuchak (Rated: 10)

    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 narcissis...

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