Review of Downhill Racer (1969) by Steve W — 12 Nov 2016

Basic sports film finds a young hotshot skier trying to break a new record. He does. Its a very straight forward sports film with some good actors in it. That is all.

This review of Downhill Racer (1969) was written by Steve W on 12 Nov 2016.

Downhill Racer has generally received positive reviews.

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