Downhill Racer
Downhill Racer ★★½ 1969 (PG)
An undisciplined American skier locks ski-tips with his coach and his new-found love while on his way to becoming an Olympic superstar. Character study on film. Beautiful ski and mountain photography keep it from sliding downhill. 102m/C VHS . Robert Redford, Camilla Sparv, Gene Hackman, Dabney Coleman; D: Michael Ritchie.
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