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A Balasaur Score of 80 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 7/10, Rotten Tomatoes 100%. Critics rate it 30 points higher than audiences do. Scores higher than 82% of the 2,037 2010s documentary movies in this catalog. It runs a compact 1h 26m. Streaming on Tubi.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
Critics rate it 30 points higher than audiences do.
9 audience votes
Key crew
- Seán Ó CualáinDirector
- David BurkeWriter
Cast
- Tommy ByrneSelf
- Eddie JordanSelf
- Martin BrundleSelf
- Mark HughesSelf
- Calvin FishSelf
- David KennedySelf
- Gary AndersonSelf
- John WatsonSelf
- Mike HullSelf
- Ayrton SennaSelf (archive footage)
- Ralph FirmanSelf (archive footage)
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