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Crash and Burn (2016)

2016-12-30 · 1h 26m · EN
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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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Seán Ó CualáinDirectorDavid BurkeWriter

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Tommy ByrneTommy ByrneSelfEddie JordanEddie JordanSelfMartin BrundleMartin BrundleSelfMark HughesMark HughesSelfCalvin FishCalvin FishSelfDavid KennedyDavid KennedySelfGary AndersonGary AndersonSelfJohn WatsonJohn WatsonSelfMike HullMike HullSelfAyrton SennaAyrton SennaSelf (archive footage)Ralph FirmanRalph FirmanSelf (archive footage)

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What is Crash and Burn about?

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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Crash and Burn has a runtime of 86 minutes.

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