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Gran Torino

  • 20082008
  • RR
  • 1h 56m
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
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Clint Eastwood in Gran Torino (2008)
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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
762K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,092
594
  • 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 #168
    • Awards
      • 21 wins & 22 nominations

    Videos7

    Gran Torino music video
    Trailer 4:31
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    Gran Torino: "We Brought Some Brouchers"
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    Gran Torino: "We Brought Some Brouchers"
    Gran Torino
    Featurette 0:30
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    Interview 0:46
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    Interview 0:25
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    Photos105

    Clint Eastwood in Gran Torino (2008)
    Clint Eastwood, Bee Vang, Ahney Her, Brooke Chia Thao, and Chee Thao in Gran Torino (2008)
    Ahney Her in Gran Torino (2008)
    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 Kowalskias Walt Kowalski
    Bee Vang
    Bee Vang
    • Thaoas Thao
    Christopher Carley
    Christopher Carley
    • Father Janovichas Father Janovich
    Ahney Her
    Ahney Her
    • Sueas Sue
    Brian Haley
    Brian Haley
    • Mitch Kowalskias Mitch Kowalski
    Geraldine Hughes
    Geraldine Hughes
    • Karen Kowalskias Karen Kowalski
    Dreama Walker
    Dreama Walker
    • Ashley Kowalskias Ashley Kowalski
    Brian Howe
    Brian Howe
    • Steve Kowalskias Steve Kowalski
    John Carroll Lynch
    John Carroll Lynch
    • Barber Martinas Barber Martin
    William Hill
    William Hill
    • Tim Kennedyas Tim Kennedy
    Brooke Chia Thao
    Brooke Chia Thao
    • Vuas Vu
    Chee Thao
    Chee Thao
    • Grandmaas Grandma
    Choua Kue
    • Youaas Youa
    Scott Eastwood
    Scott Eastwood
    • Treyas Trey
    • (as Scott Reeves)
    Xia Soua Chang
    Xia Soua Chang
    • Kor Khueas Kor Khue
    Sonny Vue
    • Smokieas Smokie
    Doua Moua
    Doua Moua
    • Spideras Spider
    Greg Trzaskoma
    • Bartenderas Bartender
    • Director
      • Clint Eastwood
    • Writers
      • Nick Schenk(screenplay) (story)
      • Dave Johannson(story)
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    Storyline

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    Walt Kowalski (Clint Eastwood) 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 Lor (Bee Vang), 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. —alfiehitchie
    • widower
    • gang
    • teenager
    • street gang
    • gang rape
    • 347 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Genre
      • Drama
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for language throughout, and some violence
    • Parents guide

    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
    9/10
    Clint is the best director in Hollywood and still one of the great actors
    seeing the trailer for this film kinda made me expect id be watching Dirty Harry in the suburbs.

    What I saw was a bittersweet superbly written, well acted story of humanity and friendship,this film is something that we can all relate to in some way, and isn't Hollywooded up in anyway, the film tells it story without any un needed hidden undertones that so many mainstream directors do to films.

    Eastwood is excellent as the hard nosed war vet, and his direction is perfect as always, and supporting cast did there job just fine too

    Clint Eastwood was perfect for the role and as director, as he has the knack of taking a story and making a film for the audience to get sucked into the story, and not for critics to pick apart....great film making,
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    105
    • scottedwards007
    • Dec 13, 2008

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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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