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Overview
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Writer:
Roger Donaldson (written by)
Release Date:
13 October 2005 (New Zealand)
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Tagline:
Based On One Hell Of A True Story more
Plot:
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. full summary | add synopsis
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Awards:
10 wins
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5 nominations
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(5 articles)
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Roger Donaldson Making Umbra
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Roger Donaldson Making Umbra
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A Chick Flick for Guys.
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Anthony Hopkins | ... | Burt Munro |
 | Iain Rea | ... | George |
| Tessa Mitchell | ... | Sarah |
| Aaron Murphy | ... | Tom |
| Tim Shadbolt | ... | Frank |
| Annie Whittle | ... | Fran |
| Greg Johnson | ... | Duncan |
| Antony Starr | ... | Jeff |
| Kate Sullivan | ... | Doris |
 | Craig Hall | ... | Antarctic Angel |
| Jim Bowman | ... | Cook |
| Alison Bruce | ... | Doctor |
| Phoebe Falconer | ... | Janice |
| Charles Pierard | ... | Bank Manager |
| Barry Ryan | ... | Burt's Neighbour |
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Rated PG-13 for brief language, drug use and a sexual reference.
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127 min
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2.35 : 1 more
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Brazil:18 |
Ireland:PG |
USA:PG-13 |
Australia:PG |
Finland:S |
Switzerland:7 (canton of Geneva) |
Switzerland:7 (canton of Vaud) |
Sweden:Btl |
Netherlands:AL |
Singapore:PG |
Hong Kong:IIA |
Canada:PG (Ontario) |
Argentina:Atp |
Iceland:L |
Portugal:M/12 |
UK:12A
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Director Trademark: [Roger Donaldson]Using a racing machine on a public road. In this movie Anthony Hopkins/Burt Munro tests the Indian on a highway. In the opening sequence of Smash Palace, Bruno Lawerence/Al Shaw is seen testing his Formula 5000 race car the same way.
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Factual errors: When Tina Washington is giving Burt a ride to the "used car-lot", as Burt gets out of Tinas beetle, a modern (not available in 1967) CD-Player is clearly visible on the dashboard of the beetle.
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Quotes:
Burt Munro:
If you don't go when you want to go, when you do go, you'll find you've gone.
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Referenced in Kingdom of the Vampire (2007) (V)
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Kiss Twist
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A true story with a nice mix of emotion and motorcycles.
At a sneak preview of this movie in Burt Munro 's hometown - Invercargill, I noticed at the end that many of the men had moist eyes -not that the film is weepy or sycophantic in any way - it's simply inspirational.
The hero/underdog here is a social misfit, a self-confessed dirty old man but a lovable one. He loves the ladies and he loves speeding on his vintage Indian Scout "modified somewhat" along the open beach of Invercargill in Southern New Zealand.
Until recently, beach bike racers contested the Burt Munro Trophy and Burt's 1967 record at Bonneville still stands. There is talk of restarting these races soon.
Anthony Hopkins manages to master the problematic Kiwi accent to deliver a touching, funny and realistic depiction of Burt in his quest to be the fastest thing on two wheels. Sir Anthony said that it's the best thing he's ever done and it's hard to disagree based on his laconic and lovable portrayal.
Outstanding cameos by the likes of Annie Whittle and Diane Ladd simply add depth and verisimilitude to the film.
Complete and convincing performances that warm the heart and show true humanity shining through.
The cinematography is clear and precise, the action scenes are mercifully free of special effects.
A new classic from Roger Donaldson.