A Star Named Ayrton Senna 26 years old

A Star Named Ayrton Senna

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.

Credits

A Star Named Ayrton Senna Cast

Name Character
Juan Manuel Fangio He was 86, 84 years old when he died as Himself
Alain Prost He was 42, now 69 years old as Himself
Martin Brundle He was 38, now 65 years old as Himself
Ayrton Senna He was 37, 34 years old when he died as Himself
Jean Alesi He was 33, now 60 years old as Himself

A Star Named Ayrton Senna Crew

Name Department
Ellen Goosenberg Kent as Director. She was 1 (now 24) years old Directing
Ellen Goosenberg Kent as Screenplay. She was 1 (now 24) years old Writing
Ana Lucia Alves as Production Manager. Production
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A Star Named Ayrton Senna (26 years)

  • Release day: Sunday, February 15, 1998
  • Runtime: 112 minutes