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Writer:
Roger Donaldson (written by)
Release Date:
13 October 2005 (New Zealand) 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
Awards:
10 wins & 5 nominations more
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(5 articles)
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I never thought I would cry more (234 total)
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Anthony Hopkins | ... | Burt Munro | |
| Iain Rea | ... | George | |
| Tessa Mitchell | ... | Sarah | |
| Aaron Murphy | ... | Tom | |
| Tim Shadbolt | ... | Frank | |
| Annie Whittle | ... | Fran | |
| Greg Johnson | ... | Duncan | |
| Antony Starr | ... | Jeff | |
| Kate Sullivan | ... | Doris | |
| Craig Hall | ... | Antarctic Angel | |
| Jim Bowman | ... | Cook | |
| Alison Bruce | ... | Doctor | |
| Phoebe Falconer | ... | Janice | |
| Charles Pierard | ... | Bank Manager | |
| Barry Ryan | ... | Burt's Neighbour |
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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for brief language, drug use and a sexual reference.
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Runtime:
127 min
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New Zealand | USA | Switzerland | Japan
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2.35 : 1 more
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Certification:
Brazil:18 | Ireland:PG | USA:PG-13 | Australia:PG | Finland:S | Switzerland:7 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:7 (canton of Vaud) | Sweden:Btl | Netherlands:AL | Singapore:PG | Hong Kong:IIA | Canada:PG (Ontario) | Argentina:Atp | Iceland:L | Portugal:M/12 | UK:12A
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Many of Burt Munro's tools and props from his tool shed are kept for posterity in a hardware store in Invercargill. These, as well as small pieces of costume such as one of Munro's ties on loan from his son, were used by Anthony Hopkins to add to his character's authenticity. more
Goofs:
Crew or equipment visible: In the scene in which Burt and the Indian are caught speeding by the state trooper, skid marks created by the cruiser in other takes are clearly visible in at least one shot. more
Quotes:
Burt Munro: If you don't go when you want to go, when you do go, you'll find you've gone. more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in Kingdom of the Vampire (2007) (V) more
Soundtrack:
You Are My Sunshine more
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It's a good thing I took my wife, because as all men know the only way not to cry is to look over at your wife/girlfriend and make fun of them for crying.
Seriously, I am a motorcycle aficionado but I truly think this movie transcends that. It's not a "guy's film" at all but a serious look at the life of a man that was average by his own reckoning - by ours he's a hero. When you find yourself looking at that and saying "I would have quit" and it was only the beginning of the movie, well, that's some tough stock Burt Munro came from.
And it's not tedious, not an uphill struggle all the way against insurmountable odds, none of those clichés. It's a great movie about a real guy and I can't imagine someone watching it and not being entertained, moved, and frankly, impressed.