Downhill Racer

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Synopsis: Astonishing Alpine location photography and a young Robert Redford in one of his earliest starring roles are just two of the visual splendors of Michael Ritchie's visceral debut feature, Downhill Racer. In a beautifully understated performance, Redford is David Chappellet, a ruthlessly ambitious skier competing with an underdog American team in Europe for Olympic gold, and Gene Hackman provides tough support as the coach who tries to temper the upstart's narcissistic drive for glory. With a subtle screenplay by acclaimed novelist James Salter, Downhill Racer is a vivid character portrait buoyed by breathtakingly fast and furious imagery that brings the viewer directly into the mind of the competitor.

Directed By:	Michael Ritchie	Genre:	Drama / Sports
Cast:	Gene Hackman, Joe Jay Jalbert, Tom J. Kirk, Robert Redford, Camilla Sparv, Oren Stevens	Year of Production:	1969

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Downhill Racer: The Criterion Collection (DVD, NR)

Region: 1
Released: Nov-17-2009
Run Time: 101 minutes

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