A fsscinating new documentary about ulster motorcycle icon joey dunlop is set to be released on dvd in time for christmas. This was not the joey dunlop documentary that people were expecting. A decade after his tragic death, family, friends and fellow racers reveal the man behind the legend. The documentary is narrated by liam neeson and will be launched in cinemas on 11 june 2014. Closer to the edge and documents the story of two sets of dunlop brothers. Narrated by liam neeson this tells the dramatic story of two sets of brothers from northern ireland who have dominated road racing for over thirty years. Its endorsed by joey s family, and includes tributes from some of road racings alltime greats motorcycle news new documentary about one of the greatest road racers ever, joey dunlop, five times world champion, 26 times isle of man tt winner and 14 times winner of the north west 200. Nineteentime tt race winner michael dunlop has revealed that he will ride for paul bird motorsport onboard the teams visiontrack ducati v4r at the 2020 isle of man tt races fueled by monster energy. A 20 documentary about tt legend joey dunlop entitled joey the man who conquered the tt not to be confused with the 2014 documentary road which was also about the dunlop. Joey is the film s star and one of the least likely leading men in cinematic history.
Bike fans upset as british tv screens wrong road movie. Jun 05, 2014 now dermot lavery and michael hewitts documentary road returns us to this same world, focusing on the sports legendary riders from northern ireland. May 15, 2014 road the movie dunlops official trailer liam neeson. Joe dunlop was born on february 16, 1942 in scotland. This is the inside story of the dunlop dynasty in their own words. Joey dunlops road racing career is unmatched by any other racer in history. Joey dunlop is a motorcycle racing legend, 5 times world champion and 26 times isle of man tt winner.
Remember road racing legend joey dunlop in stunning action on download and dvd. New joey dunlop film in the works, the fall actor marty mccann cast to play yer maun in the movie. New documentary road on netflix, describes the story of the. A documentary about two sets of northern irish brothers whose name has become synonymous with motorcycle road racing. The documentary film reflects on brians short life from his primary school days in killyleagh through to his time at down high to reading engineering at queens university belfast. Comicconnew york comicconsundance film festivaltoronto intl film festivalawards. Road narrated by liam neeson joey dunlop region 4 new dvd. New documentary road on netflix, describes the story of. Michael dunlop to race on ducati v4r at 2020 isle of man tt. A sport in which men compete at speeds of up to 200 miles per hour on closed country roads. Jun 04, 2014 after all, its no spoiler to note that joey dunlop lost his life to a racing crash in estonia in 2000, with his brother robert dying in a road race in northern ireland eight years later. Selfcatering holiday accommodation for disabled visitors to the isle of man. Dunlop racing dynasty film road shown on bbc one ni. Mar 06, 2020 2020 isle of man tt testing gets under way.
Nov 03, 2009 the first video of road racer kicks of with dunlop testing his yamaha on public streets at dusk and then staying up in his garage until 3am in an attempt to get his bike sorted. Itv in the uk have done some great work over the past few years in. Apr 17, 2014 launching soon is the film road, a documentary that looking at the racing careers of robert, joey, william and michael dunlop. A film about the roadracing dynasty of the legendary dunlops narrated by hollywood star liam neeson is to get its world premiere at the 14th belfast film festival. Road is one of the most startling and eyeopening films about road racing ever made. The movie premiered at the belfast film festival and will be released in. Joey dunlop public road isle of man style racer of very exceptional quality who died doing what he loves best. Road is an indepth study of the legendary dunlop dynasty.
The most successful overall rider at the annual tt races is awarded the joey dunlop cup. Really a great film, shit gets pretty heavy though, robert and joey are absolute. Now, a new movie based on the life of the legendary northern irish road racer, joey dunlop, has been confirmed as in production. In the second video joey is preparing for the isle of man and is robbed of a race win by a broken clutch cable at the kirkstone circuit. Joey dunlop documentary well worth a watch rideapart. Jun 11, 2014 directed by michael hewitt, dermot lavery. Joey and robert, michael and william, but in all truth, this film is more about joey and robert and their tragic deaths that it is about the younger siblings. Joey is the films star and one of the least likely leading men in cinematic history. Meet the dunlops, northern irelands original road warriors from the archives. This is not the first time the champion has been the. Joey dunlop contd 3 riding the new honda rs 850 v4, joey set a new lap record of 115. Brian steenson dvd motorcycle road racing memorabilia. William joseph joey dunlop remains one of the biggest stars in motorcycle racing history, with multiple world championships and a record 26 isle of man tt wins.
A documentary about northern irelands roadracing dunlops fires on. Lavery and michael hewitts documentary does for motorcycle road racing what senna did. The movie premiered at the belfast film festival and will be released in the uk on june 11, just after the end of the 2014 isle of man tourist. According to reports from the belfast telegraph, 33year old belfast actor martin mccann, star of the survivalist and currently appearing in the fall tv series, has been cast as the 26time isle of man tt winner.
Joey dunlop was born on february 25, 1952 in ballymoney, county antrim, northern ireland as william joseph dunlop. The wife of isle of man tt legend joey dunlop has described a new film exploring the man behind the legend as a great honor and fitting tribute. Joey and michael dunlop s extraordinary rise from the back roads of. With stephen watson, joey dunlop, linda dunlop, eddie laycock.
Belfast film festival revs up with premiere of dunlop. From legendary racer joey dunlop, to his talented and fiery nephew michael, we introduce you to a true road racing dynasty and the glory and tragedy that is a part of it. No name is more closely associated with motorbike road racing than the northern irish dunlop family. This three part clip features a short interview and then a full onboard lap of the isle of man track with commentary from joey dunlop, the master of the isle of man. Two of them, five times world champion joey and robert, a 15 times winner at the north west 200, have given their lives for road racing.
After all, its no spoiler to note that joey dunlop lost his life to a racing crash in estonia in 2000, with his brother robert dying in a road race in northern ireland eight years later. Stephen robert dunlop 25 november 1960 15 may 2008 was a northern irish motorcycle racer, the younger brother of fellow road racer, the late joey dunlop, and like joey he died after a crash while racing. He is an actor, known for warship 1973, dixon of dock green 1955 and callan 1974. Meet the dunlops northern irelands original road warriors. Jul 07, 2000 joey dunlop was extraordinary, yet still remained ordinary. Really a great film, shit gets pretty heavy though, robert and joey are absolute legends. May 29, 2014 road, a dunlop family road racing movie trailer. Joey dunlop, robert dunlop, william dunlop, michael dunlop. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Road a documentary about northern irelands roadracing dunlops fires on all cylinders. Road the documentary about the dunlop dynasty is about to be released in cinemas on wednesday 11th june. Its endorsed by joey s family, and includes tributes from some of road racings alltime greats.
Road 2014 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Joey, robert, william and michael dunlop experience victories, bumps and crashes while dominating road motorcycle racing. Though joey dunlops name will be familiar to most punters, only the committed will have. Motorcycle road racing is the most dangerous of all motor sports. Road 2014 stream and watch online joey, robert, william and michael dunlop experience victories, bumps and crashes while dominating road motorcycle racing. William dunlop 23 july 1985 7 july 2018 was a professional motorcycle racer from northern ireland who died as a result of a racing incident.
He was the most brilliant of motorcycle road racers ever we all know that but he remained the same downtoearth guy. Roads that are lined with trees, telegraph posts, stone walls. Road joey dunlop northwest 200 motorcycle racing dvd narrated by liam neeson. Motorcycle news new documentary about one of the greatest road racers ever, joey dunlop, five times world champion, 26 times isle of man tt winner and 14 times winner of the north west 200. New documentary road on netflix, describes the story of the dunlop family. His son william sustained fatal injuries as a result of a crash during practice at the skerries 100 in dublin on 7 july 2018. Road 2014, directed by michael hewitt and dermot lavery. This is a press release from isle of man tt races image courtesy of double red photography. Joey dunlop isle of man tt dvds, downloads and more. One in which men compete at speeds of up to 200 miles per hour on closed country roads.
Meet the dunlops, northern irelands original road warriors. Michael dunlop to race on ducati v4r at 2020 isle of man. A film will tell the life story of joey dunlop, the british road racing legend who died while racing in estonia in 2000 at 48 years of age. New joey dunlop film in the works, the fall actor marty. Road dvd joey dunlop narrated by liam neeson ulster grand. William joseph joey dunlop, obe was a world champion motorcyclist from ballymoney in northern ireland, best known for road racing, where in the isle of man tt races he won a record 26 races in total. The survivalist star above, who has appeared in the recent smash bbc two series the fall, is currently doing his homework on the road racing superstar. Road the movie dunlop s official trailer liam neeson. In this interview from 2014 tara brady speaks to william dunlop about how he and his brother michael came to follow. Tt3d introduced audiences to the world of road racing, a sport fraught with even more peril.
Now dermot lavery and michael hewitts documentary road returns us to this same world, focusing on the sports legendary riders from northern ireland. From the small town of ballymoney joey and his brother robert burst onto the motorcycling scene in the 1980s. Robert dunlop and racing with fate culture northern ireland. I was lucky enough to see both joey and robert dunlop racing in person in kells, skerries and loughshinny. Roberts sons, michael and william, have taken on the mantle of their late father and uncle to ensure that the dunlop name continues to be a global brand. Joey and robert dunlop, and roberts sons michael and william, has been shown on bbc one northern ireland.
New dvd a must for dunlop fans road racing news crash. Robert and joey dunlop, quiet men from a rural village in northern ireland but racers who risked everything to win. Movie liam neeson narrates this documentary profile of the dunlop motorcycle road racing family, two sets of brothers making up a highspeed sports dynasty. There is a new documentary out called road which which is based on the life on motorcycling legend joey dunlop so it seemed extra appropriate to post a joey dunlop commemorative edition rc51vtr back in 1997 hondas response to a resurgent ducati was its own vtwin, the sp1, which would be the basis of the us rc51 and european vtr models. A short documentary about joey dunlop is now available to stream for. Road narrated by liam neeson joey dunlop region 4 new dvd motorcycle road racing is the most dangerous of all motor sports. Ever since senna stunned with its heartbreaking look at the tragic side of f1, there seems to have been a whole starting grid of racing movies ready to drive onto our screens. A memorial statue was erected in his home town of ballymoney.
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