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Crash and Burn

Crash and Burn

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

2016•1h 26m•8.2/10
Documentary

Ratings

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8.2/10(8)

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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Production

dot television

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Tommy Byrne

Tommy Byrne

Self

Eddie Jordan

Eddie Jordan

Self

Martin Brundle

Martin Brundle

Self

Mark Hughes

Mark Hughes

Self

Calvin Fish

Calvin Fish

Self

David Kennedy

David Kennedy

Self

Gary Anderson

Gary Anderson

Self

John Watson

John Watson

Self

Mike Hull

Mike Hull

Self

Ayrton Senna

Ayrton Senna

Self (archive footage)

Ralph Firman

Ralph Firman

Self (archive footage)

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