A Star Named Ayrton Senna
Uma Estrela Chamada Ayrton Senna
Synopsis
The Official Film of Brazil's greatest Formula One driver, Ayrton Senna, who's sudden death in the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix sent shock waves around the World. It cemented his reputation both within the sport, and his native Brazil, as a legend. The film looks at his life and career using archive footage and featuring revealing interviews with the man, as well as those who knew him well; friends, family and competitors. It also shows how the Ayrton Senna Foundation, set up in his honor, is working to help under privileged and street-bound children in his native Brazil using sport as an incentive to learn. Written by Oliver Warman.
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Ayrton Senna
Self (archive footage)
Viviane Senna
Self
Jean Alesi
Self
Martin Brundle
Self
Juan Manuel Fangio
Self
Alain Prost
Self
Leonardo Senna
Self
Milton da Silva
Self
Lucio Pascual Gascon
Self
Terry Fullerton
Self
Dick Bennets
Self
Pat Symonds
Self
Peter Warr
Self
Bernard Dudot
Self
Ron Dennis
Self
Josef Leberer
Self
Jo Ramirez
Self
Frank Williams
Self
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Claude Guiter
- Original Title
- Uma Estrela Chamada Ayrton Senna
- Spoken Languages
- English, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- G2 Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Claude Guiter
Jean-Pierre Dumonteil
François Guiter
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Pierre Dumonteil
Editor
Jean Claude Guiter
Director
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Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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What is A Star Named Ayrton Senna about?
The Official Film of Brazil's greatest Formula One driver, Ayrton Senna, who's sudden death in the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix sent shock waves around the World. It cemented his reputation both within the sport, and his native Brazil, as a legend. The film looks at his life and career using archive footage and featuring revealing interviews with the man, as well as those who knew him well; friends, family and competitors. It also shows how the Ayrton Senna Foundation, set up in his honor, is working to help under privileged and street-bound children in his native Brazil using sport as an incentive to learn. Written by Oliver Warman.
Who directed A Star Named Ayrton Senna?
A Star Named Ayrton Senna was directed by Jean Claude Guiter.
Who stars in A Star Named Ayrton Senna?
The principal cast of A Star Named Ayrton Senna includes Ayrton Senna, Viviane Senna, Jean Alesi, Martin Brundle, Juan Manuel Fangio.
When was A Star Named Ayrton Senna released and how long is it?
A Star Named Ayrton Senna was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Star Named Ayrton Senna?
A Star Named Ayrton Senna holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).