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Gran Torino (2008) 8.2
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Metascore: 72/100
Reviews: 791 user | 339 critic | 34 from Metacritic.com 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 |
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Cast
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| Clint Eastwood | ... | ||
| Christopher Carley | ... | ||
| Bee Vang | ... | ||
| Ahney Her | ... | ||
| Brian Haley | ... | ||
| Geraldine Hughes | ... | ||
| Dreama Walker | ... | ||
| Brian Howe | ... | ||
| John Carroll Lynch | ... | ||
| William Hill | ... | ||
| Brooke Chia Thao | ... | ||
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Chee Thao | ... | |
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Choua Kue | ... | |
| Scott Eastwood | ... |
Trey
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Xia Soua Chang | ... | |
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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
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Rated R for language throughout, and some violence | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Release Date:
9 January 2009 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Гран Торино See more »Box Office
Budget:
$33,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
£332,877 (UK) (20 February 2009)Gross:
$148,085,755 (USA) (12 June 2009)Company Credits
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Al: God, I am sorry for Dorothy, Walt. She was a real peach.
Walt Kowalski: Thanks for coming, Al.
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Written and Performed by L.P., Buddah, Cuzz, and L.B.
Courtesy of Kingpen Records
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Did You Know?
Trivia
Gran Torinos were built in Lorain, OH, about two hours from Detroit. The truck Walt drives, however, could have been built in Wayne, Michigan, twenty miles from Highland Park. See more »Goofs
The medical form shows Walt's marital status as "married." The film opens with his wife's funeral. It is Walt's first visit to the medical center since his wife died. Based on the conversation with Dr. Chu, it had been more than 3 years since his last visit (long enough that he wasn't aware that his former physician Dr. Feldman had died, and been replaced by her). With all that was going on in his life at the time of that visit, he could have simply forgotten to update his marital status. 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 »Soundtracks
"Appreciation"Written and Performed by L.P., Buddah, Cuzz, and L.B.
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This is a poignant, beautiful movie, maybe the best film Eastwood has ever done. The characters are fully drawn, believable, and resonate true human emotion. I at first was put off by the idea of seeing a movie about an old racist, but when I saw the numbers of people attending the screenings, I thought there must be something there, so I went to the Arclight in Hollywood, where the theater was packed. Crusty old Kowalski, a Korean war veteran, now living in run down Detroit, hates the Vietnamese immigrants that have moved next door to him. As time goes on, he gets to know them, and the bond that forms is wonderful, and spiritual. There was not a dry eye in the house when the movie ended. I won't give the ending away, but suffice it to say this is a truly wonderful story, one that you will love and tell your friends to see. If you're looking for one of those great movie experiences that so rarely comes along, you'll not find a better film to see than this.