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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This was going to be Roman Polanski's first American film. Robert Evans of Paramount needed someone to direct Rosemary's Baby so Polanski was given that project due to the nature of some of his recent films. Robert Redford was also considered for the male lead in that film.
Ten days before shooting began, Robert Redford accidentally drove a snowmobile over a cliff, tearing his tendon and requiring seven stitches in his knee.
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