Downhill Racer(1969)
“How fast must a man go to get from where he's at?”
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.
Director
Michael Ritchie
Studio
Paramount Pictures
Budget
$17M
Cast
Robert Redford
as David Chappellet
Gene Hackman
as Eugene Claire
Camilla Sparv
as Carole Stahl
Karl Michael Vogler
as Machet
Jim McMullan
as Johnny Creech
Kathleen Crowley
as American Newspaper Woman
Dabney Coleman
as Mayo
Kenneth Kirk
as D.K.
Oren Stevens
as Kipsmith
Jerry Dexter
as Engel
Walter Stroud
as Mr. Chappellet
Carole Carle
as Lena
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1969
Runtime
1h 41m
Language
German
Rating
5.9 / 10
Budget
$17M
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures • Wildwood Enterprises
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What is Downhill Racer about?▼
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.
Who directed Downhill Racer?▼
Downhill Racer was directed by Michael Ritchie and released in 1969. It is a drama film.
How long is Downhill Racer?▼
Downhill Racer has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
Who stars in Downhill Racer?▼
The cast of Downhill Racer includes Robert Redford as David Chappellet, Gene Hackman as Eugene Claire, Camilla Sparv as Carole Stahl, Karl Michael Vogler as Machet, Jim McMullan as Johnny Creech and more.
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