Downhill Racer
Nov 06 1969
•2h 41m
•Drama
An ambitious young skier, determined to break all existing records, is contemptuous of the teamwork advocated by the US coach when they go to Europe for the Olympics.
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Robert Redford
David Chappellet
Gene Hackman
Eugene Claire
Camilla Sparv
Carole Stahl
Karl Michael Vogler
Machet
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