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Gran Torino

  • 20082008
  • RR
  • 1h 56m
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
768K
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POPULARITY
1,588
63
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
768K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,588
63
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    • 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
    • 1.1KUser reviews
    • 368Critic reviews
    • 72Metascore
    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)
    Clint Eastwood and Bee Vang in Gran Torino (2008)
    Clint Eastwood in Gran Torino (2008)
    Clint Eastwood, John Carroll Lynch, and Bee Vang in Gran Torino (2008)
    Clint Eastwood in Gran Torino (2008)
    Clint Eastwood in Gran Torino (2008)

    Top cast

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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)
    • All cast & crew
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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 reviews1.1K

    Review
    Top review
    Eastwood excels at storytelling
    Gran Torino - They don't make them like they used to....

    Mr. Eastwood has a knack for storytelling. Instead of being preachy or having an all to obvious agenda, he lets his viewers make up their own minds. His characters don't have a message, they have a life and make no excuses for who they are. In so many subtle and intelligent ways we are allowed to make our own choices. Like with Kowalski in the movie, you are not confronted with a role model hammering home all those "life's important messages", but rather with a movie saying "Look! This is the way it worked out for me. And I think I know a few tricks that might help you, but in the end it's your own life. However, you have to trust me when I say that there are a some things you don't want to see or experience!". Some people will leave this movie entirely untouched, others will certainly be crying their guts out. Not because some people "get it" and others "don't", but because it is a brilliant piece of entertainment reaching out to every viewer in its own specific way.

    Eastwood's acting is top notch again, although the years have not been very kind to his voice. The rest of the cast are fine, but one can certainly spot their more amateurish backgrounds here and there which is the main reason why I could not give this one a 10/10.

    Apart from that there is little to criticize. It's not an action movie, not a drama movie and certainly not a comedy (even though you get a few laughs out of this one). It's simply a good story about life.....and death.
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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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