Camilla Sparv,
Dabney Coleman,
Gene Hackman,
Jim McMullan,
Joe Jay Jalbert
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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.
DVD Release Date: November 17, 2009
Stats: 45 reviews
"Downhill Racer" is an interesting piece on the resume of Robert Redford. The film was completed prior to the release of Redford's major breakout in "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid", although it's theatrical premiere came only a week later. Redford in "Downhill Racer" hardly ...( read more)
Well crafted film (about to be released on Criterion) about the US ski team in the late 60's. Micheal Ritchie creates a very real film that is almost like watching a Maysles' documentary at times (who could have foreseen he would go on to make movies like Bad News Bears and Flet...( read more)
A movie like this would come out today and just be turned into a video game. I love how the story is straight forward and there a no sport movie cliches, and the end of film is an amazing payoff...great fucking ending!!!
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 ...( read more)
If you wanna see Robert Redford on skis, acting like a prick....then this film is for you.
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