Downhill Racer (1969)
Genres: Sports, Drama
Cast: Robert Redford, Gene Hackman, Camilla Sparv
Downhill Racer is a 1969 American sports drama film starring Robert Redford, Gene Hackman and Camilla Sparv, and was the directorial debut of Michael Ritchie. Written by James Salter, based on the 1963 novel The Downhill Racers by Oakley Hall, the film is about a talented downhill skier who joins the United States Ski Team in Europe to compete in international skiing competitions. Sylvester Stallone appeared in one scene as an extra in his film debut.