Crash and Burn (2016)
The story of Irishman Tommy Byrne, the greatest racing driver you never saw
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.
| Movie ID | 112814 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Documentary |
| Director | Seán Ó Cualáin |
| Main cast | Tommy Byrne, Eddie Jordan, Martin Brundle, Mark Hughes, Calvin Fish, David Kennedy, Gary Anderson, John Watson |
| Release date | 30 December 2016 |
| Release year | 2016 |
| Language | EN |
| Duration | 86 min (1h 26m) |
| Rating | 8.1 / 10 (TMDB) |
| Production house | dot television |
Director: Seán Ó Cualáin
Writers: David Burke
Top cast
Tommy ByrneSelf
Eddie JordanSelf
Martin BrundleSelf
Mark HughesSelf
Calvin FishSelf
David KennedySelf
Gary AndersonSelf
John WatsonSelf
Mike HullSelf
Ayrton SennaSelf (archive footage)
Ralph FirmanSelf (archive footage)
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