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Actors: Robert Redford, Gene Hackman, Dabney Coleman, Camilla Sparv, Walter Stroud
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| Review Summary and Plot Commentary about Downhill Racer |
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David Chappellet (Redford), a rebellious and hardheaded skier, is trying out for the US Ski Team. His selfish behavior makes it difficult for his coach, Eugene Claire (Hackman), to select him for the squad. Because of his tremendous talent the coach relents and trains him with the rest of the team. His return home to Idaho Springs, CO to tell his emotionless father (Stroud) of his plan is met with little enthusiasm. Chappellet's goals are selfishly pursued at the expense of the rest of the team, but seem to be understood by his teammate Mayo (Coleman) as they train for the upcoming Winter Olympic competition.
Leaving his girlfriend behind, in Europe he takes up with a more refined woman named Carole (Sparv). He stays focused on skiing showing little interest in anything but himself. Under the mounting pressure, Coach Claire is even more at odds with Chappellet, wanting him to succeed for the team but not for his own glory. The Olympics begin and the downhill competition is held. Chappellet takes the lead with the fastest time in the Men's Downhill race. As everyone is watching to see if his time will hold up, the final competitor wipes out near the finish line leaving him the gold medal winner. He is carried off to celebrate with his teammates and fans.
--David Fletcher, Resident Scholar
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| Analysis of Downhill Racer |
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Plot
Composition of Movie
Actual chase scenes or violence - 30%
Planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 30%
Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 40%
Time/Era of Movie:
- 1960's-1970's
Sports story?
- skiing
Yes
Romance
Yes
Main Character
Identity:
- Male
Profession/status:
- athlete
Age:
- 20's-30's
Eccentric:
Yes
- obsessed
Is this an ordinary person caught up in events?
Yes
Hair color?
- blonde
Hair style
- short/standard straight (man)
Body type
- average (man)
Unclothed?
- Chest
Events of movie makes character more...
- tougher
Ethnicity/Nationality
- White (American)
How sensitive is this character?
- hard edged
Sense of humor
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence
- Average intelligence
Physique
- very athletic
Main Adversary
Identity:
- Male
Age:
- 20's-30's
Profession/status:
- athlete/coach
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- 90%-100%
Hair color
- brunette (Brown)
Hair type
- (man) short/standard straight
Body type
- average (man)
Ethnicity/Nationality
- White (American)
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Physique
- average physique
How sensitive is this character?
- middling sensitive to others' feelings
Setting
United States
Yes
The US:
- West
Europe
Yes
European country:
- Germany
Mountains/Cliffs
Yes
Mountains:
- skiing off
Misc setting
- resort/hotel
Style
Movie makes you feel...
- encouraged
Sex/nudity in movie?
Yes
What kind of sex:
- kissing
- sex under blankets
Any profanity?
- Occasional swearing
Is this movie based on a
- book
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