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Gran Torino (2008)

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 Clint Eastwood ...
Christopher Carley Christopher Carley ...
Bee Vang Bee Vang ...
Ahney Her Ahney Her ...
Sue
Brian Haley Brian Haley ...
Geraldine Hughes Geraldine Hughes ...
Dreama Walker Dreama Walker ...
Brian Howe Brian Howe ...
John Carroll Lynch John Carroll Lynch ...
William Hill William Hill ...
Brooke Chia Thao Brooke Chia Thao ...
Vu
Chee Thao Chee Thao ...
Choua Kue Choua Kue ...
Scott Eastwood 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 »

Parents Guide:

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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:

$269,958,228 (Worldwide) (18 June 2009)
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Sound Mix:

DTS  | Dolby Digital  | SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

Walt Kowalski's gun collection seems to consists of weapons he used in the military. His rifle is an American M1 Garand, a 9.5lb .30-06 gas-operated rifle. It was first issued during WWII, then re-issued in Korea before being phased out by the M14 selective fire .308 rifle. His pistol is an M1911A1, a .45 ACP semi-automatic handgun also issued during the Korean war. See more »

Goofs

Plot holes: When Walt rescues Sue and Trey from the three thugs, he tells Trey that he should not have said "bro" to them. This would have been impossible for him to know; he pulled up to the stop sign after the incident. 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 "New Girl: Neighbors (#2.4)" (2012) See more »

Soundtracks

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