Author Topic: [MOVIE] Worlds Fastest Indian (Read 6749 times)

cb350twin · « **on:** January 23, 2006, 09:48:37 PM »

New Movie coming out called The World's Fastest Indian. Looks to be pretty good theres some info on Yahoo Movies and trailers. It out in LA and New York now plays nation wide Feb 3rd I think

http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1808718797/info

Jonesy · « **Reply #1 on:** January 24, 2006, 09:17:38 AM »

There was another post about this a few months back that had this link: www.worldsfastestindian.com

Teach · « **Reply #2 on:** January 24, 2006, 11:03:01 AM »

My wife and I usually just buy the DVD when we want to see a movie...seems to cost less than a trip to the movies nowadays. But...we're gonna go see WFI when it comes out.

DiscoEd · « **Reply #3 on:** January 24, 2006, 04:38:05 PM »

Damn! If only I was about thrity years older and didn't have this funny accent I could have played the lead role!

-DiscoEd

toycollector10 · « **Reply #4 on:** January 25, 2006, 12:33:14 AM »

Go to the movie, get moved. This is Kiwi engine-uity at its best..A true story that is pretty much close to the mans life experience..I haven't seen the film yet but I believe in real life the hero's wife put her foot down when he brought the bike in from the shed to work on it in the lounge of the house..

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #5 on:** January 25, 2006, 01:25:55 AM »

I'm definately gonna see it, and buy the DVD too! There are so few quality Motorcycle movies, and I haven't seen a Sir Anthony Hopkins movie that wasn't good.

Just think, an American motorcycle racing across beautiful New Zealand scenery, and a Welshman playing the lead role, what could be better? Some Aussie beer, of course! Cheers, Terry.

cbjunkie · « **Reply #6 on:** January 25, 2006, 03:09:42 AM »

i concur, terry!

my dad and i have pacted to wait til i'm across the pond to see it together. i'm not sure he'll live up to his end, but it's worth a shot - i had no idea it was debuting in Feb!!! this is gonna be tough!

mrblasty · « **Reply #7 on:** January 29, 2006, 12:43:25 AM »

One of the rider groups in my town is sponsering an advanced screening/fund raiser for their speed record project, I'll be there rain or shine.

cb650 · « **Reply #8 on:** January 29, 2006, 07:44:13 AM »

Finally seeing some trailers for it. Looks good

Terry

8 Track · « **Reply #9 on:** January 29, 2006, 09:15:02 AM »

I should have read the post before taking the poll. I'm as good as there! Now I'm going to crawl out from under my rock over here!

Haggis · « **Reply #10 on:** January 30, 2006, 04:42:56 PM »

Just noticed there showing the film in Glasgow(Scotland)think its the 21st Feb during a film festival week,i'll post more details if anyones interested in going from up here in Bonnie Scotland,cheers

scunny · « **Reply #11 on:** January 30, 2006, 09:05:44 PM »

I enjoyed it so much that an old sohc seemed to be a good project to rekindle(or is that revisit) my youth.

elisent · « **Reply #12 on:** January 30, 2006, 09:30:55 PM »

Being in the Indian world as well as the early 750 world I know a few people that worked on the film. It looks pretty cool to me. Some of the older Indian guys I know put Burt Monroe up when he came to the states. The world record bike was left here in the states and restored about 15 years ago. Other AMCA guys Like Mike Kiwi Thomas and others donated alot of period pieces to the cause. I can't wait to see it. Eli

WWW.geocities.com/indian440

750deepsouth · « **Reply #13 on:** January 30, 2006, 10:40:41 PM »

I've seen the movie and its good, but I'm biased - coming from Invercargill in New Zealand, where Burt developed his bike. And the beach he raced on here, and seen in the movie, is only 5km or so away.....
Not that you would want to ride on it today with a 35mph westerly wind. . . . .

DiscoEd · « **Reply #14 on:** January 31, 2006, 04:22:51 PM »

Quote from: elisent on January 30, 2006, 09:30:55 PM

Being in the Indian world as well as the early 750 world I know a few people that worked on the film.
WWW.geocities.com/indian440

Eli, those are some very nice looking rides... now I'm off to go looking for 70 years old Harley guys in my neighbourhood. (and no CBJ it's not for what you might be thinking!)

Regards,
DiscoEd

cbjunkie · « **Reply #15 on:** January 31, 2006, 05:01:52 PM »

geezus...why are ya pickin' on me for??

DiscoEd · « **Reply #16 on:** January 31, 2006, 07:24:07 PM »

Quote from: cbjunkie on January 31, 2006, 05:01:52 PM

geezus...why are ya pickin' on me for??

Just haven't heard much out of you lately, CBJ. Figured, that would stir you up. For extra measure, I even refered to you in another post.

Btw... I was checkin out your tank pics... you sure know how to get a guy's wheels turning! I've had to hide my tank to prevent foolishness on my part.

Regards,
DiscoEd

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #17 on:** January 31, 2006, 09:29:23 PM »

Quote from: andynzl on January 30, 2006, 10:40:41 PM

I've seen the movie and its good, but I'm biased - coming from Invercargill in New Zealand, where Burt developed his bike. And the beach he raced on here, and seen in the movie, is only 5km or so away.....
Not that you would want to ride on it today with a 35mph westerly wind. . . . .

Isn't Invercargill in Scotland, Andy? You mean that guy in the Kilt that I met was a chick? Geez, no wonder you guys prefer Sheep, and you married an Aussie babe..............

dpen · « **Reply #18 on:** April 07, 2006, 05:14:40 AM »

Just noticed this post & guess what?

One of my drivers burns movies from the computer & he's just loaned me a DVD of this movie.

I'll watch it over the weekend & give you a review.

If you ask nicely, I should be able to get more "burned" copies at the right price.

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #19 on:** April 07, 2006, 05:29:25 AM »

Quote from: dpen on April 07, 2006, 05:14:40 AM

Just noticed this post & guess what?

One of my drivers burns movies from the computer & he's just loaned me a DVD of this movie.

I'll watch it over the weekend & give you a review.

If you ask nicely, I should be able to get more "burned" copies at the right price.

It opened at the cinema here yesterday Dave, so I'm going to see it tomorrow, but I wouldn't mind a copy, ol' mate? Cheers, Terry.

dusterdude · « **Reply #20 on:** April 07, 2006, 05:51:45 AM »

Quote from: dpen on April 07, 2006, 05:14:40 AM

Just noticed this post & guess what?

One of my drivers burns movies from the computer & he's just loaned me a DVD of this movie.

I'll watch it over the weekend & give you a review.

If you ask nicely, I should be able to get more "burned" copies at the right price.

pretty pleasssse.

bill440cars · « **Reply #21 on:** April 07, 2006, 08:44:00 PM »

Yeah, I'm going to see it and when it comes out on dvd,I'm getting 2 copies.
I'm giving one to my Dad (since he had Indians, sold and worked on them. He & my
Grandfather are the reason I'm so hung up on motorcycles.) and I'm going to keep one.
Later on, Bill

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #22 on:** April 08, 2006, 03:05:32 PM »

Well I went to see the movie yesterday, and it was brilliant! Burt Munro was an old geezer in New Zealand who fought in WW1 (that's right, the "Great War" as it was called) who just kept modifying his old 1920's era Indian Scout based home made streamliner, and eventually took it to the Bonneville Salt Flats for Speed Week in 1963, where he broke the world land speed record for a streamlined motorcycle under 1000cc. (201 Mph)

It's incredible to think that an old coot with a heart condition who must have been at least 66 years old, on a home made bike running 40 year old cracked tires (he shaved the tread off with a carving knife to make his own "slicks" and used shoe polish to fill the cracks to get thru the tech inspection) was able to achieve this, and he actually returned another 7 times and broke more records! His 1967 record has never been broken!

He did get a lot of help along the way by some very good hearted American icons like Rollie Free, another old Land Speed record holder, and this movie showed me not only Burts achievements, but the generosity that was afforded him wherever he went in the US, by people who might have initially doubted his ability, but never his determination. 10 out of 10! Cheers, Terry.

seaweb11 · « **Reply #23 on:** April 08, 2006, 03:24:45 PM »

Saw it with my 65+ year old Mom. She loved it too!

"I was visiting the big city"

Great film, definitely see it on the big screen with the big speakers.

nomadwarmachine · « **Reply #24 on:** April 08, 2006, 05:13:00 PM »

Saw it here in Cambridge on Wednesday night -- loved it!

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Author Topic: [MOVIE] Worlds Fastest Indian (Read 6749 times)

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