Downhill Racer (1969) | |
| Director(s) | Michael Ritchie |
| Producer(s) | |
| Top Genres | Drama, Sports |
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Downhill Racer (1969) was a Drama - Sports Film directed by Michael Ritchie .
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Life of a Downhill Racer
By Rick29 on Feb 13, 2023 From Classic Film & TV CafeRedford as David Chappellet.My favorite sport in the Winter Olympics has been downhill racing ever since I saw Downhill Racer (1969) on network television as a teenager. The high speeds, the sound of the skis whooshing across the snow, and the images of skiers sailing over bumps in the course...what... Read full article
CCU47: Downhill Racer & the Olympics
By Aaron West on Aug 24, 2016 From Criterion BluesAug 24 Posted by aaronwest Mark and Aaron celebrate the Summer Olympics by exploring Downhill Racer, an independent film about the Winter Olympics. We draw parallels to what is portrayed in the Michael Ritchie with the actual sporting events that take place today, including the thrills of victory a... Read full article
CCU47: Downhill Racer & the Olympics
By Aaron West on Aug 24, 2016 From Criterion BluesAug 24 Posted by aaronwest Mark and Aaron celebrate the Summer Olympics by exploring Downhill Racer, an independent film about the Winter Olympics. We draw parallels to what is portrayed in the Michael Ritchie with the actual sporting events that take place today, including the thrills of victory a... Read full article
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American director Michael Ritchie's theatrical film debut after directing in television.
Natalie Wood worked as an assistant behind the scenes of this movie. She typed script revisions, shopped for wardrobe and props, and also appeared, well-disguised, as an extra in some crowd scenes.
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