Crash and Burn
“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.
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Tommy Byrne
Self
Eddie Jordan
Self
Martin Brundle
Self
Also in
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Mark Hughes
Self
Calvin Fish
Self
Also in
Race/America
David Kennedy
Self
Gary Anderson
Self
John Watson
Self
Also in
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Mike Hull
Self
Ayrton Senna
Self (archive footage)
Also in
Ayrton Senna Simply the Best
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Ralph Firman
Self (archive footage)
Seán Ó Cualáin Director · David Burke Writer Ray MacDonnacha Cinematographer
First release December 30, 2016 · Produced in Ireland, United Kingdom
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dot television
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Ireland · United Kingdom
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English
Release dates
United Kingdom · December 30, 2016
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
Ireland
December 30, 2016 · Digital
United Kingdom
February 27, 2017 · Physical · DVD
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