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Downhill Racer

Downhill Racer

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

19695.91h 41m

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.

Directed by Michael Ritchie
Written by James Salter
Produced by Richard Gregson
Box OfficeBudget: $16.5M0

Top Cast

Robert Redford

Robert Redford

David Chappellet

Gene Hackman

Gene Hackman

Eugene Claire

Camilla Sparv

Camilla Sparv

Carole Stahl

Karl Michael Vogler

Karl Michael Vogler

Machet

Jim McMullan

Jim McMullan

Johnny Creech

Kathleen Crowley

Kathleen Crowley

American Newspaper Woman

Dabney Coleman

Dabney Coleman

Mayo

K

Kenneth Kirk

D.K.

O

Oren Stevens

Kipsmith

J

Jerry Dexter

Engel

Themes & Keywords

based on novel or booksportsolympic gamesswitzerlandnarcissismoregon, usateammateinjurysnow skiingski resortskiing

About Downhill Racer

Downhill Racer is a drama film released in 1969 exploring themes of based on novel or book, sports, olympic games, switzerland, narcissism, oregon, usa. Directed by Michael Ritchie, it stars Robert Redford, Gene Hackman, Camilla Sparv. 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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