Crash and Burn

Crash and Burn (2016)

The story of Irishman Tommy Byrne, the greatest racing driver you never saw

  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release Date: 2016-12-30
  • User Rating: 8.3/10 from 7 ratings
  • Runtime: 1h 26min
  • Production Company: dot television
  • Production Country: Ireland, United Kingdom
  • Director: Seán Ó Cualáin
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Summary

Crash and Burn chronicles the thrilling and turbulent career of Irish racing driver Tommy Byrne, who rose from a rough, working-class background to the cusp of Formula 1 in the 1980s. Directed by Seán Ó Cualáin, the film explores Byrne's undeniable talent and rebellious personality, which set him apart on the track but also clashed with the conservative and elite world of Formula 1. Byrne’s story is filled with highs and lows, from his dominance in lower racing categories to his brief, rocky stint in Formula 1 and subsequent struggles. The documentary combines interviews, archival footage, and personal insights to portray the complexities of Byrne’s character and his “what could have been” legacy in motorsport.

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  • Tommy Byrne

    as Self
  • Eddie Jordan

    as Self
  • Martin Brundle

    as Self
  • Mark Hughes

    as Self
  • Calvin Fish

    as Self
  • David Kennedy

    as Self
  • Gary Anderson

    as Self
  • John Watson

    as Self
  • Mike Hull

    as Self
  • Ayrton Senna

    as Self (archive footage)
  • Ralph Firman

    as Self (archive footage)
Directing Seán Ó Cualáin Director
Writing David Burke Writer
Production David Burke Producer
Editing John Murphy Editor
Camera Ray MacDonnacha Director of Photography

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