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The World's Fastest Indian (2005) -- The life story of New Zealander Burt Munro, who spent years building a 1920 Indian motorcycle -- a bike which helped him set the land-speed world record at Utah's Bonneville Salt Flats in 1967.
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Overview

User Rating:
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Director:
Roger Donaldson
Writer:
Roger Donaldson (written by)
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Release Date:
13 October 2005 (New Zealand) more
Genre:
Biography | Drama | Sport more
Tagline:
Based On One Hell Of A True Story more
Plot:
The life story of New Zealander Burt Munro, who spent years building a 1920 Indian motorcycle -- a bike which helped him set the land-speed world record at Utah's Bonneville Salt Flats in 1967. full summary | add synopsis
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Awards:
10 wins & 5 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(4 articles)
Roger Donaldson Making Umbra
 (From EmpireOnline. 26 May 2009, 12:20 AM, PDT)

Roger Donaldson Stole The Mona Lisa
 (From EmpireOnline. 29 April 2009, 12:28 AM, PDT)

User Comments:
A Chick Flick for Guys. more

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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for brief language, drug use and a sexual reference.
Runtime:
127 min
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital EX
Filming Locations:
Auckland, New Zealand more

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Trivia:
At a post-film question and answer session at the National Film Theatre, London on 20 February 2006, director Roger Donaldson said that four motorcycles were built for the shoot: two replica Indian Scouts for detail shots made by the late motorcycle engineer John Britten's firm and two modified Ducatis for the running shots. He also said all four had difficulties on the salt flats breaking down regularly although the Ducatis reached 150mph for some shots. As for his own exploits, Donaldson admitted that the highest motorcycle speed he achieved was 65mph. more
Goofs:
Anachronisms: When Burt is in the United States the tone and type of sirens that can be heard in the background at various times are that of modern day emergency vehicles, and not from the 1960s. more
Quotes:
Antarctic Angel: I don't think so, granddad!
Burt Munro: Well, why don't you put your money where your mouth is?
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Movie Connections:
References Broken Barrier (1952) more
Soundtrack:
Kiss Twist more

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176 out of 205 people found the following comment useful:-
A Chick Flick for Guys., 3 July 2005
9/10
Author: tony-dowson from New Zealand

A true story with a nice mix of emotion and motorcycles.

At a sneak preview of this movie in Burt Munro 's hometown - Invercargill, I noticed at the end that many of the men had moist eyes -not that the film is weepy or sycophantic in any way - it's simply inspirational.

The hero/underdog here is a social misfit, a self-confessed dirty old man but a lovable one. He loves the ladies and he loves speeding on his vintage Indian Scout "modified somewhat" along the open beach of Invercargill in Southern New Zealand.

Until recently, beach bike racers contested the Burt Munro Trophy and Burt's 1967 record at Bonneville still stands. There is talk of restarting these races soon.

Anthony Hopkins manages to master the problematic Kiwi accent to deliver a touching, funny and realistic depiction of Burt in his quest to be the fastest thing on two wheels. Sir Anthony said that it's the best thing he's ever done and it's hard to disagree based on his laconic and lovable portrayal.

Outstanding cameos by the likes of Annie Whittle and Diane Ladd simply add depth and verisimilitude to the film.

Complete and convincing performances that warm the heart and show true humanity shining through.

The cinematography is clear and precise, the action scenes are mercifully free of special effects.

A new classic from Roger Donaldson.

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