The World's Fastest Indian (DVD, 2006)

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Burt Munro (Hopkins) was a man who never let the dreams of youth fade.

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The life and triumph of Burt Munro, the elderly Kiwi man who, at the far from sprightly age of 68, broke motorcycle racing records in Utah, has fuelled director Roger Donaldson's creative energy for years. In the early 1970s, just a few years after Munro's incredible triumph, Donaldson directed OFFERINGS TO THE GOD OF SPEED, a documentary on the sensational senior. Here, with the help of the fine actors Anthony Hopkins and Diane Ladd, the director brings the story to vivid, dramatic life yet again, constructing a gripping and inspirational narrative. Hopkins's Munro is a rich and magnetic character, a man who wears his notable physical ailments (which include an embarrassing prostate condition and deficient eardrums) like quirky idiosyncrasies rather than debilitating defects. An active playboy, Munro is a lovable character in his small New Zealand town, an attractively unique old man with a zest for life and a love of his vintage motorcycle a bright red 1920 Indian model. After racing his own times obsessively every day, he becomes determined to live out his dream of participating in the annual Speed Week motorcycle event at Utah's Bonneville Salt Flats. Through local support and innovative fundraising, Munro is finally able to afford the long nautical journey across the world to Mormon-land and, beating all the incredible odds, not only enter the race but break its records with a jaw-dropping speed of 201 miles an hour. Besides telling a classic tale of individual triumph, THE WORLD'S FASTEST INDIAN offers a sociological look at the American West of the late 1960s, an iconic landscape peppered with colourful characters that include a wizened Native American and a generous drag queen, both of whom help the eccentric elder on his quixotic quest.

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ProducerGary Hannam, Roger Donaldson
EAN7321900800822
eBay Product ID (ePID)53298407

Product Key Features

ActorDiane Ladd, Martha Carter, Campbell Cooley, Wesley Dowdell, Juliana Bellinger, Chris Bruno, Jessica Cauffiel, Tim Farmer, Phoebe Falconer, Brian Clark, Anthony Hopkins, Todd Emerson
Film/TV TitleThe World's Fastest Indian
DirectorRoger Donaldson
Release Year2006
FormatDVD
LanguageEnglish
GenreDrama, General
Run Time127 Mins

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CertificateTBA
Country/Region of ManufactureNew Zealand
Number of Discs1
ReviewsNew York Times - This is a film that wears a smile button on its sleeve along with its happy heart. It believes that most people are absolutely wonderful, and it is well enough made so that a dusting of that dogged optimism is bound to rub off on you, Sight And Sound - Quite irresistible, largely thanks to the most cherishable performance that Anthony Hopkins has given in years, Entertainment Weekly - Reunited with the director some 20 years after the two worked together on THE BOUNTY. Hopkins savors every bit of business as his Burt charms everyone in his path
Movie/TV TitleThe World's Fastest Indian

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  • The fastest 'Motorcicle' in the world

    Even for those who do not like motorcycles it's a great family film to watch. Anthony Hopkins plays a lovable old fashioned character that likes to tinker with his bike & has a dream to take it to the slat flats in America to see how fast he can get out of the 'ol girl ' A great must see film !

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  • Great little film. One to come back to again...

    This is a film I could happily watch again and think all ages from 8 ish could enjoy. Shows determination of someone who has set his heart on a goal so inspiring in that way.

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  • Does exactly what it says on the box ...

    Hopkins on top of his game . If you like stories about old people behaving inappropriately then this is for you ; if you ARE an old person behaving inappropriately (57 year old skateboarders ...) then it's definitely for you 😃 Poignant, funny and occasionally scary . Very cool film 🙂👍👍👍👍👍

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  • It's a really really good film - the ony down side is you can't skip the trailers - which do spoil the beginning.

    It’s a good, cheerful story - feel good if you like. He's just an ordinary bloke who had a dream and worked to make it a reality. Based on a true story.

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  • A Great Film

    A great film and a true story. I don't think it could happen today, sadly.

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  • GREAT TITLE AND THE RECORD STILL STANDS

    BOUGHT THIS FOR MY GRANDSON BECAUSE HE MET ANTHONY HOPKINS IN HIS OLD SCHOOL AT COWBRIDGE SOUTH WALES THE OTHER DAY WOW! WHAT A GREAT ACTOR ROGER FOALE PS I HAVE SEEN IT ON TELEVISION AND ENJOYED IT JUST AS MUCH THE SECOND TIME

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  • not bad movie at all ~ a real life story of a senior citizen's efforts against odds ... amazing !!!

    Dont like Anthony Hopkins but interesting movie well defined story line script and camera work

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  • Anthony Hopkins is pretty good in any movie.

    An excellent movie for anyone to enjoy but particularly motorcycle enthusiasts.

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  • Love this film and thankfully the disk a...

    Love this film and thankfully the disk and case were in great condition for secondhand. If you haven't seen this film, watch it.

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  • A brilliant film. I lent a previous DVD to a friend and never got it back. Had to get another. A real feel good movie and great family watch.

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