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2005 · 127 min · PG-13

The World's Fastest Indian

Directed by Roger Donaldson · Drama, Adventure, History

The World's Fastest Indian (2005) is a Drama film, directed by Roger Donaldson set in Invercargill, Los Angeles, and Utah during the 1960s. It runs 127 minutes and is rated PG-13.

A sports drama and biopic, with a hopeful and nostalgic tone. Themes of fate & destiny and freedom & oppression run throughout.

Composer
J. Peter Robinson
Cinematography
David Gribble
Cast
Anthony HopkinsWalton GogginsDiane LaddBruce GreenwoodIain ReaTessa MitchellAaron MurphyTim Shadbolt

The world of this film

Setting

Where
InvercargillLos AngelesUtah
Setting
RuralDesertUrban
When
1960s

Premise & themes

Premise
Sports DramaBiopic
Themes
Fate & DestinyFreedom & Oppression
Tone
HopefulNostalgic

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
True Story

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