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Gran Torino

  • 2008
  • R
  • 1h 56m
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
839K
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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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After a Hmong teenager tries to steal his prized 1972 Gran Torino, a disgruntled, prejudiced Korean War veteran seeks to redeem both the boy and himself.After a Hmong teenager tries to steal his prized 1972 Gran Torino, a disgruntled, prejudiced Korean War veteran seeks to redeem both the boy and himself.After a Hmong teenager tries to steal his prized 1972 Gran Torino, a disgruntled, prejudiced Korean War veteran seeks to redeem both the boy and himself.

  • Director
    • Clint Eastwood
  • Writers
    • Nick Schenk
    • Dave Johannson
  • Stars
    • Clint Eastwood
    • Bee Vang
    • Christopher Carley
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    8.1/10
    839K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,650
    23
    • Director
      • Clint Eastwood
    • Writers
      • Nick Schenk
      • Dave Johannson
    • Stars
      • Clint Eastwood
      • Bee Vang
      • Christopher Carley
    • 1.1KUser reviews
    • 377Critic reviews
    • 73Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • Top rated movie #179
    • Awards
      • 21 wins & 23 nominations total

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    Gran Torino: "We Brought Some Brouchers"
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    Gran Torino: What Are You Peddling Today?
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    Gran Torino: He's Not Going To Work For Me

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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
      • Dave Johannson
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    • Trivia
      Walt's dog, Daisy, is Clint Eastwood's beloved family retriever in real life.
    • Goofs
      (at around 1h 35 mins) In the bathroom scene, Walt says to the dog to give him a break because it's the first time he's ever smoked in the house. Actually, he smoked the night before when Father Janovich was with him inside the house and they also drank beer.
    • 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 reviews1.1K

    Featured review
    9/10

    Gran Torino

    Clint Eastwood is simply great both in front of and behind the camera.

    Eastwood is as great as Walt Kowalski, a man who, behind his rough exterior, deeply feels the world around him. Through humor and deep emotions, this film shows us that people are complicated and life is unpredictable.

    Such films are rare, and nowadays they are almost non-existent. The development of the main character and the depiction of his emotions and internal conflict are interesting, which is exactly the basis of the film.

    There is also a bit of humor in the film, located exactly where it should be and thus creates that necessary balance against the cruel reality.

    The script is brilliant, and Clint Eastwood turned it into a great film, managing to evoke tension and feelings, as well as the inner struggle of the characters.

    The film is superbly directed and easily guides the viewer through the story. The cinematography is excellent, as is the photography. The soundtrack fits perfectly into the atmosphere of the film.

    This is an old-fashioned drama with interesting characters that are not one-dimensional but complicated and layered. Unfortunately, the actor who plays the character of Thao is simply not a good actor, but the rest of the cast played their parts excellently.

    I was particularly impressed by Ahney Her in the role of Sue, and Clint Eastwood is equally excellent in the role of Walt Kowalski. Also, Christopher Carley excellently portrayed the character of Father Janovich, a young and somewhat naive priest, whose character is also interesting and develops throughout the film.

    A great, powerful and inspiring film.
    • dk777
    • Jan 20, 2021
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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
      • 238 Rhode Island Street Highland Park Michigan, USA(Walt Kowalski's house)
    • 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

    Tech 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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