Crash and Burn
The story of Irishman Tommy Byrne, the greatest racing driver you never saw
- Documentary
Overview
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.
Keywords
- biography
- formula one (f1)
- motor sport
- motorsport
- auto racing
Details
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- December 30, 2016
- Original language
- English
- Countries
- Ireland, United Kingdom
- Production
- dot television
- Cast
- Ayrton Senna,Mike Hull,Calvin Fish,Gary Anderson,Eddie Jordan,John Watson,Ralph Firman,Tommy Byrne,Mark Hughes,Martin Brundleand 1 more
- Director
- Seán Ó Cualáin
- Writer
- David Burke
- Producer
- David Burke
- Cinematography
- Ray MacDonnacha
- Budget
- $250
- Revenue
- Not recorded
- Homepage
- Official site
- IMDb
- tt6153126