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Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: DVD
Brand: MAGNOLIA FILMS
EAN: 0876964000260
Feature: Anthony Hopkins stars in the true story of Burt Munro, a motorcycle enthusiast from New Zealand who designs and builds one of the fastest bikes in the world. The story includes his legendary 1967 performance at the famed raceway at Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah, where he set the land speed record., The life and triumph of Burt Munro, the elderly Kiwi man who, at the far from spritely age of 68, br
Format: Color, DVD, Widescreen, NTSC
Item Dimensions: 500
Label: Magnolia
Languages: EnglishOriginal LanguageDolby Digital 5.1SpanishSubtitled
Manufacturer: Magnolia
MPN: 10026
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Magnolia
Region Code: 1
Release Date: June 13, 2006
Running Time: 127 minutes
Studio: Magnolia
Features:- Anthony Hopkins stars in the true story of Burt Munro, a motorcycle enthusiast from New Zealand who designs and builds one of the fastest bikes in the world. The story includes his legendary 1967 performance at the famed raceway at Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah, where he set the land speed record., The life and triumph of Burt Munro, the elderly Kiwi man who, at the far from spritely age of 68, br
Editorial Review:
Product Description:
WORLD'S FASTEST INDIAN THE (DVD MOVIE)
Amazon.com:
A movie that exudes affection and goodwill, The World's Fastest Indian is an unabashed mash note to a lovely character from New Zealand's recent past. Burt Munro, played by Anthony Hopkins, is a cantankerous Kiwi with an obsession: he's been tinkering with his 1920s-era Indian brand motorcycle for years, pushing it to ever-faster speeds. It's the 1960s, and Burt has the utterly mad idea of taking the bike to the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah, site of world records for speed racing. The movie takes a while to get to the journey--and then the journey takes a while--but the genial atmosphere prevails. (People of a certain age, for whom the word "Bonneville" evokes pleasant associations with hotrods and world-speed records, will not be disappointed in the film's location shooting, or its sense of awe.) Hopkins is not quite on-the-money casting for the jovial, happy-go-lucky Munro, and his accent wavers, but he nails the emotional scenes and the fascination with speed. Smaller bits are well-filled by Diane Ladd and Christopher Lawford (son of Peter), who looks uncannily of the era. New Zealand director Roger Donaldson doesn't take any chances here, but the story clearly means something to him, and that sense of commitment carries the film through its sleepier moments. --Robert Horton
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as with "SEARCHING FOR BOBBY FISCHER" , but more so , this amazingly gratifying true story (which you can see with the kids) is very smart , well crafted and uplifting . i don't know how long ago it was that ANTHONY HOPKINS established himself as the most mature and exceptional actor of our times . perhaps around 1980 with "THE ELEPHANT MAN" ? perhaps sooner in "MAGIC" . too many fine performances to begin enumerating . one of the best films you'll (hopefully) see .
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Very entertaining, especially the original interviews in the documentary made some 20 years before the movie was produced.
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The item was ordered to be given as a gift. It arrived sealed, but the package rattled. I wraped it in gift paper and sent it off, however the recipient of the gift never commented. I don't know if the condition was good, or if the rattle indicated a damaged DVD jewl box.
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This is one of those rare movies these days that has a great story with an excellent actor to portray the part of the main character. The quality of both picture and sound is superb especially on this blu-ray version. Strongly recommend it especially if you are a fan of Anthony Hopkins.
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I had read many articles about Burt Munro & his Indian over the years prior to the movie. I was especially intrigued when I discovered that Sir Anthony Hopkins loved the story so much that he took the part for much less than his usual fee. Great story. True story. One that needed to be told.
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