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.
Production Year:
1969
Released:
Tue, 11/17/2009
Run Time Minutes:
102
Genres:
Drama
Genres:
Sports
Trailer:
No
Format Aspect Ratio:
1.85-Wide Screen
Resolution:
480x720 LowRez
More Information:
HD-4
Audio Language:
English
Audio Format:
Dolby Digital
Audio Channels:
Mono
Actors:
Walter Stroud - Mr. Chappellet
Actors:
Carole Carle - Lena
Actors:
Joe Jay Jalbert - Tommy Erb
Actors:
Tom J. Kirk - Stiles
Actors:
Robin Hutton-Potts - Gabriel
Actors:
Heini Schuler - Meier
Actors:
Peter Rohr - Boyriven
Actors:
Arnold Alpiger - Hinsch
Actors:
Eddie Waldburger - Haas
Actors:
Marco Walli - Istel
Actors:
Robert Redford - Chappellet
Actors:
Gene Hackman - Claire
Actors:
Camilla Sparv - Carole
Actors:
Karl Michael Vogler - Machet
Actors:
Jim McMullan - Creech
Actors:
Kathleen Crowley - Reporter
Actors:
Dabney Coleman - Mayo
Actors:
Kenneth Kirk - D.K.
Actors:
Oren Stevens - Kipsmith
Actors:
Jerry Dexter - Engel
Actors:
Rip McManus - Devore