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Mar 24, 2006 · A biographical drama about Burt Munro, a New Zealander who rebuilt a 1920 Indian motorcycle and set a land speed record in 1967. Starring Anthony Hopkins, directed by Roger Donaldson, based on a true story.
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- Biography, Drama, Sport
- Roger Donaldson
- 2006-03-24
The World's Fastest Indian is a 2005 New Zealand biographical sports drama film based on the Invercargill, New Zealand speed bike racer Burt Munro and his highly modified 1920 Indian Scout motorcycle.
The 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.
Burt Munro was the subject of a 2005 film, The World's Fastest Indian, based on a composite of his Bonneville speed runs. This film depicts a determined old man who, despite facing many difficulties, travels from New Zealand to the USA to test run his motorcycle west of the Great Salt Lake.
The World's Fastest Indian. The 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. 8,069 IMDb 7.8 2 h 6 min 2006. X-Ray HDR UHD PG-13.
A biographical film about Burt Munro, a New Zealander who set a world speed record on his Indian motorcycle in 1967. Starring Anthony Hopkins, the movie has mixed reviews from critics and audiences, but praises Hopkins' performance.
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- Biography, Drama
- PG-13
The World's Fastest Indian is a biographical film based on the true story of Burt Munro, a New Zealander who set a world speed record on his 1920 Indian motorcycle. The film was directed by Roger Donaldson, who had a long-standing interest in Munro's story since his documentary Offerings to the God of Speed.
