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Gran Torino

  • 20082008
  • RR
  • 1h 56m
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
765K
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POPULARITY
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Clint Eastwood in Gran Torino (2008)
A music video for the song "Gran Torino" by Jamie Cullum, from the Gran Torino motion picture soundtrack.
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Disgruntled Korean War veteran Walt Kowalski sets out to reform his neighbor, Thao Lor, a Hmong teenager who tried to steal Kowalski's prized possession: a 1972 Gran Torino.Disgruntled Korean War veteran Walt Kowalski sets out to reform his neighbor, Thao Lor, a Hmong teenager who tried to steal Kowalski's prized possession: a 1972 Gran Torino.Disgruntled Korean War veteran Walt Kowalski sets out to reform his neighbor, Thao Lor, a Hmong teenager who tried to steal Kowalski's prized possession: a 1972 Gran Torino.
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
765K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,504
73
  • Director
    • Clint Eastwood
  • Writers
    • Nick Schenk(screenplay)
    • Dave Johannson(story)
  • Stars
    • Clint Eastwood
    • Bee Vang
    • Christopher Carley
Top credits
  • Director
    • Clint Eastwood
  • Writers
    • Nick Schenk(screenplay)
    • Dave Johannson(story)
  • Stars
    • Clint Eastwood
    • Bee Vang
    • Christopher Carley
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 1KUser reviews
    • 366Critic reviews
    • 72Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
  • Top rated movie #169
    • Awards
      • 21 wins & 22 nominations

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    Clint Eastwood in Gran Torino (2008)
    Clint Eastwood, Bee Vang, Ahney Her, Brooke Chia Thao, and Chee Thao in Gran Torino (2008)
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    Doua Moua, Bee Vang, Lee Mong Vang, Sonny Vue, Jerry Lee, and Elvis Thao in Gran Torino (2008)
    Clint Eastwood and Bee Vang in Gran Torino (2008)
    Clint Eastwood in Gran Torino (2008)
    Clint Eastwood in Gran Torino (2008)
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    Clint Eastwood, John Carroll Lynch, and Bee Vang in Gran Torino (2008)
    Clint Eastwood in Gran Torino (2008)
    Clint Eastwood in Gran Torino (2008)

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    Clint Eastwood
    Clint Eastwood
    • Walt Kowalski
    Bee Vang
    Bee Vang
    • Thao
    Christopher Carley
    Christopher Carley
    • Father Janovich
    Ahney Her
    Ahney Her
    • Sue
    Brian Haley
    Brian Haley
    • Mitch Kowalski
    Geraldine Hughes
    Geraldine Hughes
    • Karen Kowalski
    Dreama Walker
    Dreama Walker
    • Ashley Kowalski
    Brian Howe
    Brian Howe
    • Steve Kowalski
    John Carroll Lynch
    John Carroll Lynch
    • Barber Martin
    William Hill
    William Hill
    • Tim Kennedy
    Brooke Chia Thao
    Brooke Chia Thao
    • Vu
    Chee Thao
    Chee Thao
    • Grandma
    Choua Kue
    • Youa
    Scott Eastwood
    Scott Eastwood
    • Trey
    • (as Scott Reeves)
    Xia Soua Chang
    Xia Soua Chang
    • Kor Khue
    Sonny Vue
    • Smokie
    Doua Moua
    Doua Moua
    • Spider
    Greg Trzaskoma
    • Bartender
    • Director
      • Clint Eastwood
    • Writers
      • Nick Schenk(screenplay) (story)
      • Dave Johannson(story)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Clint's son Scott Eastwood appeared in this movie as Trey. He is credited under his birth name, Scott Reeves. Scott wasn't really publicly acknowledged until 2006 - hence, the name.
    • Goofs
      Walt says he used the M1 Garand rifle in Korea. U.S. Military personnel are usually not allowed to keep their service weapons. However, some rifles, identified by serial number, were available for purchase through the Civilian Marksmanship Program after they were deemed obsolete or unfit for service. Enlisted and commissioned personnel also frequently "liberated" their weapons.
    • Quotes

      Duke: What you lookin' at, old man?

      Walt Kowalski: Ever notice how you come across somebody once in a while you shouldn't have fucked with? That's me.

    • Crazy credits
      The credits scroll over a highway overlooking the lake shore, with the Warner Logo appearing in black and white.
    • Connections
      Featured in Jamie Cullum: Gran Torino (2008)
    • Soundtracks
      Gran Torino
      Written by Clint Eastwood, Jamie Cullum, Kyle Eastwood, and Michael Stevens

      Performed by Jamie Cullum and Don Runner

      Jamie Cullum appears courtesy of Terrified Records and Universal Music Operations Limited

    User reviews1K

    Review
    Top review
    Yet another Eastwood gem
    I feel like I should let everyone reading this know of my inherent bias in favor of this film. I have seen twenty eight films from Clint Eastwood as director and have liked the vast majority of them, and loved a good number of them (my average rating for the 28 films is 7.9). Still, something felt off about "Gran Torino" based on the trailer. I read it as Eastwood trying to be 'badass' again, trying to be Dirty Harry again. "Gran Torino" is not that. Walt Kowalski may have similarities with Dirty Harry, and could possibly be read as a significantly older version of Harry (it's a stretch), but he is a distinctive, memorable character on his own, and I'd go as far as saying that it's one of Eastwood's finest performances, and one which gives him a chance to show off his dramatic and comedic chops.

    I'm not going to argue that "Gran Torino" has perfect acting from the younger supporting cast. It doesn't. In fact, some of them are downright bad at times, but the film works in spite of its flaws. This screenplay was probably written with Eastwood in mind (I am not sure of the behind-the-scenes details on this) and it shows. He captures Kowalski perfectly. The film is surprisingly humorous, something that isn't being captured well enough in advertising. It's absolutely hilarious at times (watch as Kowalski attempts to make a man out of Thao by teaching him how to talk like men do), and Eastwood handles the shifts in tone brilliantly. When the film takes a dark turn towards the end I sat on the edge of my seat in suspense, fully aware of where it was heading but still mesmerized by Eastwood's tour-de-force direction. This is an artist at his prime as an actor and as a director.

    Whether or not "Gran Torino" will hold up as one of Eastwood's great films remains to be seen, and the film feels like it would be good for multiple viewings. The characterization is strong and not simplistic at all, you could argue that Kowalski is just another grouchy war vet, but Eastwood's beautiful, nuanced performance as well as some neat little touches in the screenplay (particularly towards the end) which I won't discuss in detail to avoid spoiling anything (and it's really fun to watch this movie unfold, Eastwood keeps the film moving at a wonderfully involving pace) would prove you wrong. The film works on yet another level as a deconstruction of Eastwood's image. I don't mean that as a negative, it just adds to the film's strength as a character study.

    It's a more intimate film than Eastwood's other film this year, "Changeling", and also on a smaller scale than many of his other films, but it's just as ambitious in many ways. This is not a politically correct film about a grouchy old racist suddenly turning into the most tolerant person around, it is a film about a man who, near the end of his life, is forced to confront his demons, and on the sunnier side about a man who finds true friendship where he least expected it. By the end of "Gran Torino" I had forgiven any flaws it might have, and was completely satisfied with the film, which far exceeded my expectations. I have a feeling that "Gran Torino", which has already been met with strongly positive reviews (but is still being described as a 'minor' Eastwood film by some), will eventually become an especially important part of Eastwood's filmography.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 9, 2009 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Germany
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Hmong
    • Also known as
      • Ngọt Và Đắng
    • Filming locations
      • Royal Oak, Michigan, USA
    • Production companies
      • Matten Productions
      • Double Nickel Entertainment
      • Gerber Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $33,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $148,095,302
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $271,720
      • Dec 14, 2008
    • Gross worldwide
      • $269,958,228
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 56 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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