
San Sebastián International Film Festival 2005 - Nominated - Golden Seashell
Film SynopsisAnthony Hopkins stars as Burt Munro, a man who never let the dreams of youth fade. Get Involved |
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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for brief language, drug use and a sexual reference.
Runtime:
127 min.
Genres:
Comedy
Drama
Biography
Adventure
Country:
NEW ZEALAND
Language:
English/American
Color:
Color
Certification:
PG13
Tagline
Based on one hell of a true story.
Plot Summary
After a lifetime of perfecting his classic Indian motorcycle, Burt set off from the bottom of the world to test his bike at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah. With all odds against him, he set a new speed record and captured the spirit of his times. Burt Munro’s legend lives on today.
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Directed by
Roger Donaldson
Produced by
Roger Donaldson
Gary Hannam
Writing credits
Roger Donaldson
Cast
| Anthony Hopkins | ||
| Iain Rea | ||
| Tessa Mitchell | ||
| Aaron Murphy | ||
| Tim Shadbolt |
Optimistic, un-cynical and totally charming
In the often toxic climate of current events, some old-school inspiration can feel pretty good. The Capra-esque elements come together just about perfectly in 2005's "The World's Fastest Indian," the life story of New Zealander Burt Munro, who, in 1967, -- at age 68 -- set a land-speed world record ... read more