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The World's Fastest Indian is a 2005 biographical sports drama film about New Zealand motorcycle racer Burt Munro and his quest to set land speed records. This quiz explores the film's plot, cast, production details, and the true story behind this inspiring underdog tale.
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1 In what year was The World's Fastest Indian released?
- A 2005
- B 2006
- C 2004
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✓ Answer: A. 2005
Did you know? The film opened on December 7, 2005 in New Zealand and was theatrically released in the United States on February 3, 2006.
2 Which actor plays Burt Munro in the film?
- A Anthony Hopkins
- B Morgan Freeman
- C Tom Hanks
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✓ Answer: A. Anthony Hopkins
Did you know? Anthony Hopkins stars as Burt Munro and stated that playing this role was one of the easiest of his career because Munro's view on life was similar to his own.
3 What year was Burt Munro's motorcycle originally built?
- A 1910
- B 1900
- C 1920
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✓ Answer: C. 1920
Did you know? Burt Munro's highly modified motorcycle was a 1920 Indian Scout that started with a 600 cc engine and a designed top speed of just 55 mph.
4 In which US state are the Bonneville Salt Flats located?
- A Nevada
- B Utah
- C Arizona
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✓ Answer: B. Utah
Did you know? Munro set numerous land speed records for motorcycles with engines less than 1,000 cc at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah during the late 1950s and into the 1960s.
5 What was Burt Munro's hometown in New Zealand?
- A Auckland
- B Invercargill
- C Wellington
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✓ Answer: B. Invercargill
Did you know? In the film, Burt Munro is portrayed as a sort of folk hero in Invercargill, known for his friendly personality and his modified motorcycle.
6 What position did Burt hold while traveling to Los Angeles by cargo ship?
- A Cook
- B Mechanic
- C Deckhand
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✓ Answer: A. Cook
Did you know? Burt was able to save enough money to travel by cargo ship to Los Angeles by working his passage as the cook.
7 How long had director Roger Donaldson been working on this film before filming started?
- A Over 10 years
- B Over 30 years
- C Over 20 years
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✓ Answer: C. Over 20 years
Did you know? Director Roger Donaldson had been working on this film for over 20 years before he started filming it, having previously directed a 1971 television documentary about Munro.
8 What was the original engine capacity of Munro's 1920 Indian Scout?
- A 600 cc
- B 500 cc
- C 750 cc
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✓ Answer: A. 600 cc
Did you know? The 1920 Indian Scout started life as a 600 cc motorcycle with a designed top speed of 55 mph before Munro's extensive modifications.
9 How much did The World's Fastest Indian earn at the New Zealand box office?
- A NZ$5,043,000
- B NZ$3,000,000
- C NZ$7,043,000
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✓ Answer: C. NZ$7,043,000
Did you know? The film quickly became the highest-grossing local film at the New Zealand box office, taking in NZ$7,043,000.
10 What speed did Burt Munro reach during his record-setting run in the film?
- A 201.851 mph
- B 190.07 mph
- C 178.971 mph
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✓ Answer: A. 201.851 mph
Did you know? In the film, Burt sets a new land speed record when he reaches 201.851 mph (324.847 km/h) at the 8th mile of his run.
About World's Fastest
The film stars Anthony Hopkins as Burt Munro, a New Zealand speed bike racer who modified a 1920 Indian Scout motorcycle to achieve remarkable speeds. Director Roger Donaldson spent over 20 years developing the project before filming began, having previously made a 1971 television documentary about Munro's life and achievements.
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