The tragedies and triumphs of the Dunlop dynasty will be well known to fans, so this retelling will have most impact on newcomers to their remarkable story.
Road
Brothers addicted to speed. At any price.
2014 · 1h 42m · N/A
Documentary
Directed by
Michael Hewitt
,
Dermot Lavery
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Road
Overview
Brothers addicted to speed at any price. Documentary following the motorcycle road racing careers, and fate, of the Dunlop family.
Director and cast
- Michael Hewitt Director
- Dermot Lavery Director
- Liam Neeson as Narrator (voice)
- Joey Dunlop as Self - Road Racer (archive footage)
- Robert Dunlop as Self - Road Racer (archive footage)
- Michael Dunlop as Self - Robert Dunlop's Youngest Son
- William Dunlop as Self - Robert Dunlop's Eldest Son
- Liam Beckett as Self - Dunlop Family Friend
- John McGuinness as Self - Road Racer
- Stephen Davidson as Self - Road Racing Writer & Photographer
- May Dunlop as Self - Joey & Robert Dunlop's Mother
- Jim Dunlop as Self - Joey & Robert Dunlop's Brother
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