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.
- Date of release
- 2016-12-30
- TMDB
- 8.1 / 10 (9)
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Genres
- Documentary
- Director
- Seán Ó Cualáin
Casting
- Tommy Byrne — Self
- Eddie Jordan — Self
- Martin Brundle — Self
- Mark Hughes — Self
- Calvin Fish — Self
- David Kennedy — Self
- Gary Anderson — Self
- John Watson — Self
- Mike Hull — Self
- Ayrton Senna — Self (archive footage)
- Ralph Firman — Self (archive footage)
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