Downhill Racer (1969) [DVD, Criterion Collection]
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Key Information
Directors
Michael Ritchie
Actors
Karl Michael Vogler
Subgenre
Theatrical Release
Available Formats
DVD: Criterion Collection
Languages
Original Language
English
DVD Editions
VHS Editions
Credits
Screenwriter
James Salter
Professional Reviews
Professional Reviews
(11/27/2009, Chris Nashawaty): "[O]ne of the great unheralded films of the late '60s....Director Michael Ritchie packs the movie with adrenaline-junkie POV racing shots that put you right in the skiers' bindings." -- Grade: A
User Reviews
by Stephen_Murray on Feb 18, 2006
| Pros |
Gene Hackman, shots of the Alps |
| Cons |
the first hour, failure to develop characters |
| Bottom Line |
Skip this and watch "Butch Cassidy" or "The Candidate" or "I Never Sang for My Father" or "The Conversation" instead. And/or read Salter. |
by scott29 on Nov 30, 2000
| Pros |
Gene Hackman once had hair. Robert Redford once was young. |
| Cons |
The script apparently never got past the 'outline' stage. |
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