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THE WORLD’S FASTEST INDIAN – J. Peter Robinson
Original Review by Tom Kiefner
What sort of images does one conjure up when the title to a film is called The World’s Fastest Indian. Does one think about the famous indian athlete James Thorpe? Perhaps some sort of long marathon race run by a member of the Navajo tribe? Perhaps some sort of speed record for a short sprint run by an unknown named indian. Until a review was read in the local newspaper I had no idea that it was about a motorcycle and it was based on a true story and a speed record was set at the Bonneville Salt Flats which stands to this day. And in addition there is a story of the main character played by the talented Anthony Hopkins and a young boy and the wonderful relationship that was formed. J. Peter Robinson was a composer who was known more for his horror music than a pretty serious drama. Films such as Nightmare Cafe, Return of the Living Dead Part 2, and New Nightmare were some of his standard fare. How could he possibly fit into this kind of film? As it turns out it is the third film Robinson has done with director Roger Donaldson, the two previous films being Cocktail and Cadillac Man. Their relationship had been formed and as it turns out an excellent one indeed! Robinson has produced a fine score for a fine movie. Read more…
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