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Downhill Racer
One sheet vintage Argentinian movie poster for the 1969 film
Downhill Racer, starring Robert Redford and Gene Hackman. In Spanish, the title translates to Cuesta Abajo.
Key Information

Title: Downhill Racer (English), Cuesta Abajo (Spanish)
Release Year: 1969
Genre: Sports drama
Stars: Robert Redford, Gene Hackman, Camilla Sparv
Director: Michael Ritchie, in his directorial debut
Plot: The film is a character study of David Chappellet (Redford), a talented but arrogant American skier focused solely on winning an Olympic gold medal, often clashing with his coach (Hackman).
Style: It is known for its realistic, documentary-style cinematography and authentic depiction of competitive skiing, filmed on location in the European Alps and Colorado.

It remains a classic in the sports film genre and was praised by film critic Roger Ebert as "the best movie ever made about sports—without really being about sports at all".
Downhill Racer - Mounted (Poster)
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Downhill Racer (Poster)