Crash and Burn
Crash and Burn

Movie·2016·1h 26m

Crash and Burn

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

Directed By

Seán Ó Cualáin

Country

Ireland

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The Story

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.

Producer

David Burke

Cinematography

Ray MacDonnacha

Editor

John Murphy

Themes

biographymotor sportformula one (f1)motorsportauto racing

Production House

dot television

Audience Score

82%

8 votes

Skip5%
Timepass12%
Go for it36%
Perfection47%

Where to watch

Region: US

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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)

// crew

Crew

Seán Ó Cualáin

Director

David Burke

Writer, Producer

John Murphy

John Murphy

Editor

Ray MacDonnacha

Director of Photography

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