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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i would have turned this off within the first ten minutes if it were not for robert redford’s extraordinary ability to wear a pair of pants. he looks good in pretty much any kind of pant you can imagine. the ones exemplified in this movie include but are not limited to:1. khaki pants 1a. long johns under his khaki pants 2. skin tight ski pants (!!)3. white linen pants 4. blue jeans 4a. blue jeans tucked into cowboy boots (!!)5. black slacks
This movie is not as good as its poster but to be fair almost nothing is as good as the Downhill Racer poster
you don’t understand i NEED all the sweaters in this
It follows a talented but arrogant young skier who struggles to fit into the U.S. Olympic team as he pursues personal glory over teamwork.
It was directed by Michael Ritchie in 1969, marking his directorial debut and establishing a reputation for authentic, spare sports dramas.
No, it is often noted for being a more cynical, character-driven film that avoids the classic tropes of an underdog triumph.
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