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Gran Torino (2008)

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

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
... Walt Kowalski
... Father Janovich
... Thao
... Sue
... Mitch Kowalski
... Karen Kowalski
... Ashley Kowalski
... Steve Kowalski
... Barber Martin
... Tim Kennedy
... Vu
Chee Thao ... Grandma
Choua Kue ... Youa
... Trey (as Scott Reeves)
Xia Soua Chang ... Kor Khue
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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 old man who can't get along with either his kids or his neighbors. He is 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 »

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9 January 2009 (USA)  »

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Box Office

Budget:

$33,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$271,720, 14 December 2008, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$148,095,302, 18 June 2009

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$269,958,228, 18 June 2009
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Trivia

Clint Eastwood encouraged the Hmong actors to ad-lib in Hmong. See more »

Goofs

During Walt's second phone conversation about his medical records, a boom mike appears in Walt's son's house, above the kitchen table. 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 Uzak Yakinlik (2014) See more »

Soundtracks

Maybe So
Written by Renzo Mantovani
Performed by Renzo Mantovani and Doug Webb
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An absolute cinematic gem!
12 December 2008 | by – See all my reviews

As Clint Eastwood reaches the end of his life, he presents us with yet another performance which is nothing short of legendary. Wishing to preserve the element of surprise, I will not reveal anything by trying to analyse this great work of art.

I will say this. There are similar qualities to his previous work, but I would say that both his directing and acting have reached a level of maturity comparable to that of an excellent wine. The story was compelling and, mixed with the drama was a refined touch of humour; the perfect combination for a pleasant evening.

I would like to finish by thanking Mr. Eastwood for sharing this touching moment with his audience at a time when most of the cinematic "art" produced in Hollywood consists of stunts and bad jokes.
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