Downhill Racer
Criterion (1969)
Drama
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  6.2
1 hr 41 mins USA / English
DVD  Region 1   PG
Robert Redford David Chappellet
Gene Hackman Eugene Claire
Camilla Sparv Carole Stahl
Joe Jay Jalbert Tommy Erb
Tom J. Kirk Stiles
Dabney Coleman Mayo
Jim McMullan Johnny Creech
Oren Stevens Tony Kinsmith
Karl Michael Vogler Machet
Rip McManus Bruce Devore
Director
Michael Ritchie
Producer Richard Gregson
Writer James Salter
Oakley Hall

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.
Edition Details
Edition The Criterion Collection
Distributor Criterion
Release Date 11/17/2009
Packaging Keep Case
Screen Ratio Widescreen (1.78:1)
Audio Tracks Stereo [English]
No. of Disks/Tapes 1