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Overview

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Director:
Clint Eastwood
Writers (WGA):
Nick Schenk (screenplay)
Dave Johannson (story) ...
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Release Date:
9 January 2009 (USA) more
Genre:
Crime | Drama more
Plot:
Disgruntled Korean War vet Walt Kowalski sets out to reform his neighbor, a young Hmong teenager, who tried to steal Kowalski's prized possession: his 1972 Gran Torino. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 3 wins & 4 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(659 articles)
Review: Harry Brown, the British Gran Torino?
 (From t5m.com. 2 November 2009, 8:53 AM, PST)

For Your Consideration in All Categories, Invictus
 (From FilmExperience. 28 October 2009, 8:42 AM, PDT)

User Comments:
An absolute cinematic gem! more (610 total)

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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Gran Torino (Germany)
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MPAA:
Rated R for language throughout, and some violence.
Runtime:
116 min
Language:
English | Hmong | Spanish
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS
Filming Locations:
Center Line, Michigan, USA more

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Trivia:
Open casting calls for Hmong actors were held in Hmong communities in Detroit, Michigan; Saint Paul, Minnesota; and Fresno, California. Only Doua Moua had been in a film before. more
Goofs:
Revealing mistakes: In the beginning we see that the houses around Walt need painting. At 1:11:00, while the kid is gardening, we see the backs of the three houses next to Walt's that don't need paint. 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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Movie Connections:
Featured in "De wereld draait door: (#4.120)" (2009) more
Soundtrack:
The Bartender more

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Is "Gran Torino" based on a book?
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463 out of 622 people found the following comment useful.
An absolute cinematic gem!, 12 December 2008
10/10
Author: CinemaAddict from Belgium

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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