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Gran Torino (2008)

R 116 min  -  Drama  -   9 January 2009 (USA)
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Disgruntled Korean War vet Walt Kowalski sets out to reform his neighbor, a young Hmong teenager, who tried to steal Kowalski's prized possession: his 1972 Gran Torino.

Director:

Clint Eastwood

Writers:

Nick Schenk (screenplay), Dave Johannson (story), and 1 more credit »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Clint Eastwood ...
Christopher Carley ...
Bee Vang ...
Ahney Her ...
Sue
Brian Haley ...
Geraldine Hughes ...
Dreama Walker ...
Brian Howe ...
John Carroll Lynch ...
William Hill ...
Brooke Chia Thao ...
Vu
Chee Thao Chee Thao ...
Choua Kue Choua Kue ...
Scott Eastwood ...
Trey (as Scott Reeves)
Xia Soua Chang Xia Soua Chang ...
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Storyline

Walt Kowalski is a widower who holds onto his prejudices despite the changes in his Michigan neighborhood and the world around him. Kowalski is a grumpy, tough-minded, unhappy an old man, who can't get along with either his kids or his neighbors, a Korean War veteran whose prize possession is a 1972 Gran Torino he keeps in mint condition. When his neighbor Thao, a young Hmong teenager under pressure from his gang member cousin, tries to steal his Gran Torino, Kowalski sets out to reform the youth. Drawn against his will into the life of Thao's family, Kowalski is soon taking steps to protect them from the gangs that infest their neighborhood. Written by alfiehitchie  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Gang | Hmong | Gran Torino | Korean War Veteran | Veteran  | See more »

Genres:

Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language throughout, and some violence See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

USA | Germany

Language:

English | Hmong

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Гран Торино See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$33,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$271,720 (USA) (14 December 2008) (6 Screens)

Gross:

$148,055,047 (USA) (7 June 2009)
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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

DTS  | Dolby Digital  | SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

In box office terms, the most successful Clint Eastwood movie ever, both in the U.S. and the U.K, but not with inflation. Taking inflation into account, his most successful films are Every Which Way But Loose and Any Which Way You Can. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: There is a scene during the reception for Walt's wife, at the house. From the inside, looking through the front door, the sun is seen as shining strongly. However, when they go outside (next scene), it is cloudy. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Al: God, I am sorry for Dorothy, Walt. She was a real peach.
Walt Kowalski: Thanks for coming, Al.
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Crazy Credits

The credits scroll over a highway overlooking the lake shore, with the Warner Logo appearing in black and white. See more »

Connections

Referenced in "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Episode #8.3" (2009) See more »

Soundtracks

"Appreciation"
Written and Performed by L.P., Buddah, Cuzz & L.B.
Courtesy of Kingpen Records See more »