Question 1

What behind-the-scenes role did Natalie Wood play in Downhill Racer?

Accepted Answer

Natalie Wood worked as an assistant, typing script revisions, shopping for wardrobe and props, and appearing as a well-disguised extra in crowd scenes.

Question 2

What accident happened to Robert Redford just before filming began?

Accepted Answer

Ten days before filming, Robert Redford accidentally drove a snowmobile over a cliff, tearing his tendon and requiring seven stitches in his knee.

Question 3

Which real-life skiers inspired Robert Redford's character Dave Chappellet?

Accepted Answer

Dave Chappellet was supposedly based on two real-life American skiers: Billy Kidd, the first American male to win an Olympic alpine skiing medal, and Spider Sabich.

Question 4

What is the central conflict in Downhill Racer?

Accepted Answer

An ambitious young skier is determined to break records but is contemptuous of the teamwork advocated by the US coach when they go to Europe for the Olympics.

Question 5

Which major film festival included Downhill Racer in its lineup?

Accepted Answer

Downhill Racer was part of the Sundance Film Festival in 2026.

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