Downhill Racer

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Downhill Racer
original film poster
Directed by	Michael Ritchie
Produced by	Richard Gregson
Written by	James Salter
Starring	Robert Redford Gene Hackman Camilla Sparv
Music by	Georges Delerue
Cinematography	Brian Probyn
Distributed by	Paramount Pictures
Release date(s)	1969
Running time	101 min.
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Downhill Racer was a 1969 film directed by American director Michael Ritchie on his film debut. It is a film drama about skiing starring Robert Redford and Gene Hackman.

Tagline:How fast must a man go to get from where he's at?

[edit] Synopsis

Cocky Robert Redford joins the U.S. ski team as a downhill racer and clashes with the team's coach, played by Gene Hackman. Lots of good skiing action leading to an exciting climax.

[edit] See also

• Olympic films

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