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The World's Fastest Indian

2005PG-132h 7m7.7 / 10

Based on one hell of a true story.

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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Synopsis

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.

More about The World's Fastest Indian

Cast

Anthony HopkinsBurt Munro
Walton GogginsMarty Dickerson
Diane LaddAda
Bruce GreenwoodJerry
Iain ReaGeorge
Tessa MitchellSarah
Aaron MurphyTom
Tim ShadboltFrank

Credits

Directed by
Roger Donaldson
Written by
Roger Donaldson

Production details

Status
Released
Original language
English
Budget
$25M
Box office
$18.3M

Production

  • OLC / Rights EntertainmentJapan
  • TanlayNew Zealand
  • New Zealand Film CommissionNew Zealand
  • 3 Dogs & a PonyJapan
  • 3 Dogs & a PonyUnited States
  • Roger Donaldson/Gary Hannam Productions

Themes

1960saudaciousbased on true storycelebratoryenthusiasticlife's dreammortgagemotor sport