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Gran Torino

Gran Torino

Get off my lawn.

20088.01h 56m

Overview

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.

Directed by Clint Eastwood
Written by Nick Schenk, Dave Johannson
Produced by Clint Eastwood, Bill Gerber, Robert Lorenz
Box OfficeBudget: $33.0MRevenue: $270.0M

Top Cast

Clint Eastwood

Clint Eastwood

Walt Kowalski

Christopher Carley

Christopher Carley

Father Janovich

Bee Vang

Bee Vang

Thao

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

Themes & Keywords

rapewar veterangangsterimmigrationold manpriestgangdetroit, michiganwidowerhmonginspirationalexcited

About Gran Torino

Gran Torino is a drama film released in 2008 exploring themes of rape, war veteran, gangster, immigration, old man, priest. Directed by Clint Eastwood, it stars Clint Eastwood, Christopher Carley, Bee Vang. 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.

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