Question 1

What real-life connection did actor Tim Shadbolt have to the film's setting?

Accepted Answer

Tim Shadbolt, who plays Frank, was the real-life Mayor of Invercargill from 1998 onward (as of 2016).

Question 2

How did Burt Munro's children react to Anthony Hopkins' performance on set?

Accepted Answer

When Burt Munro's children visited the set, Hopkins' authentic portrayal of their father moved them to tears.

Question 3

Which festivals was The World's Fastest Indian selected for in 2005?

Accepted Answer

It was an official selection at the San Sebastián International Film Festival, São Paulo International Film Festival, and Toronto International Film Festival in 2005.

Question 4

What unusual coincidence links Anthony Hopkins' age to Burt Munro's achievement?

Accepted Answer

Both Burt Munro and Anthony Hopkins were 68 years old at key moments—Munro when he set his world record in 1967, and Hopkins when he filmed the movie in 2005.

Question 5

What is the story of The World's Fastest Indian?

Accepted Answer

It tells the life story of New Zealander Burt Munro, who built a 1920 Indian motorcycle and set a land-speed world record at Utah's Bonneville Salt Flats in 1967.

Question 6

What real-life connection did the actor playing Frank have to the film's setting?

Accepted Answer

Tim Shadbolt, who played Frank, was the real-life Mayor of Invercargill from 1998 onward (as of 2016).

Question 7

Which festivals featured The World's Fastest Indian?

Accepted Answer

It was an official selection at the San Sebastián International Film Festival, São Paulo International Film Festival, and Toronto International Film Festival in 2005.

Question 8

What unusual coincidence links Burt Munro and Anthony Hopkins' ages?

Accepted Answer

Both Burt Munro and Anthony Hopkins were 68 years old at their key moments—Munro when he set his record in 1967, and Hopkins when he filmed the movie in 2005.

Question 9

How did authentic props contribute to Anthony Hopkins' performance?

Accepted Answer

Many props from Burt Munro's actual home and workshop were used, including exploded pistons and a piston mold, helping Hopkins add authenticity to his portrayal.

Question 10

What is The World's Fastest Indian about?

Accepted Answer

It tells the true story of New Zealander Burt Munro, who built a 1920 Indian motorcycle and set a land-speed world record at Utah's Bonneville Salt Flats in 1967.

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