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.
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- 21 wins & 22 nominations.
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| Clint Eastwood | ... |
Walt Kowalski
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| Christopher Carley | ... |
Father Janovich
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Thao
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Sue
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Mitch Kowalski
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| Geraldine Hughes | ... |
Karen Kowalski
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| Dreama Walker | ... |
Ashley Kowalski
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| Brian Howe | ... |
Steve Kowalski
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Barber Martin
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| William Hill | ... |
Tim Kennedy
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| Brooke Chia Thao | ... |
Vu
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| Chee Thao | ... |
Grandma
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Choua Kue | ... |
Youa
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| Scott Eastwood | ... |
Trey
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Kor Khue
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Sonny Vue | ... |
Smokie
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| Doua Moua | ... |
Spider
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Greg Trzaskoma | ... |
Bartender
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John Johns | ... |
Al
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Darrell
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Mel
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| Cory Hardrict | ... |
Duke
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| Nana Gbewonyo | ... |
Monk
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| Arthur Cartwright | ... |
Prez
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Austin Douglas Smith | ... |
Daniel Kowalski
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Conor Liam Callaghan | ... |
David Kowalski
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| Michael E. Kurowski | ... |
Josh Kowalski
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| Julia Ho | ... |
Dr. Chu
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Maykao K. Lytongpao | ... |
Gee
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Carlos Guadarrama | ... |
Head Latino
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| Andrew Tamez-Hull | ... |
Latino Gangbanger
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| Ramon Camacho | ... |
Latino Gangbanger
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| Antonio Mireles | ... |
Latino Gangbanger
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Ia Vue Yang | ... |
Hmong Flower Woman
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Zoua Kue | ... |
Hmong Flower Woman
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Elvis Thao | ... |
Hmong Gangbanger
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Jerry Lee | ... |
Hmong Gangbanger
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Lee Mong Vang | ... |
Hmong Gangbanger
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Tru Hang | ... |
Hmong Grandfather
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Alice Lor | ... |
Hmong Granddaughter
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Tong Pao Kue | ... |
Hmong Husband
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Douacha Ly | ... |
Hmong Man
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Parng D. Yarng | ... |
Hmong Neighbor
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Nelly Yang Sao Yia | ... |
Hmong Wife
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Marty Bufalini | ... |
Lawyer
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| My-Ishia Cason-Brown | ... |
Muslim Receptionist
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| Clint Ward | ... |
Officer
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Stephen Kue | ... |
Officer Chang
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Rochelle Winter | ... |
Waitress
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Claudia Rodgers | ... |
White Woman Neighbor
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Vincent Bonasso | ... |
Tailor
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Sean Baligian | ... |
Old Man on Porch (uncredited)
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Darline Bucchare | ... |
Church member (uncredited)
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Shelagh Conley | ... |
Extra (uncredited)
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Jeffrey Feingold | ... |
Neighbor (uncredited)
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| William C. Fox | ... |
Family Friend (uncredited)
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Vong Lee | ... |
Hmong Neighbor With Baby (uncredited)
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| Arnold Montey | ... |
Family Friend (uncredited)
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| Rio Scafone | ... |
Family Friend (uncredited)
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| Jeffrey Scott Basham | ... |
Man on Street (uncredited)
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Tony Stef'Ano | ... |
Man on Street (uncredited)
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Carey Torrice | ... |
Blonde (uncredited)
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Kevin Walsh | ... |
Extra - Hardware Store exterior (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Clint Eastwood | ... | (directed by) |
Written by
| Nick Schenk | ... | (screenplay by) |
| Dave Johannson | ... | (story by) & |
| Nick Schenk | ... | (story by) |
Produced by
| Bruce Berman | ... | executive producer |
| Clint Eastwood | ... | producer (produced by) |
| Bill Gerber | ... | producer |
| Jenette Kahn | ... | executive producer |
| Robert Lorenz | ... | producer |
| Tim Moore | ... | executive producer |
| Adam Richman | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Kyle Eastwood | ... | (music by) |
| Michael Stevens | ... | (music by) |
Cinematography by
| Tom Stern | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Joel Cox | ... | (edited by) |
| Gary Roach | ... | (edited by) (as Gary D. Roach) |
Editorial Department
| Susan Bliss | ... | post script services |
| Jill Bogdanowicz | ... | digital film colorist |
| Tony Dustin | ... | digital film colorist |
| Jacek Kropinski | ... | dvd extras editor |
| Blu Murray | ... | first assistant editor |
| Hailey Murray | ... | post-production assistant |
| Bob Peishel | ... | digital intermediate producer |
| Mark Sahagun | ... | digital intermediate editor |
| Kurt Smith | ... | film color timer |
| Jeff Pantaleo | ... | dailies colorist (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Ellen Chenoweth | ... | (casting by) |
Production Design by
| James J. Murakami | ... | (production designed by) |
| Phill Zagajewski | ... | supervising production designer |
Art Direction by
| Shelagh Conley | ... | (additional photography) |
| John Warnke | ||
Set Decoration by
| Gary Fettis | ||
Costume Design by
| Deborah Hopper | ||
Makeup Department
| Janice Alexander | ... | hair stylist (as Jan Alexander) |
| Dawn Baker | ... | makeup artist |
| Carol Branston | ... | hair stylist |
| Clifton Chippewa | ... | hair stylist |
| Lauri Cuppetilli | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Debbie Darakoljian | ... | makeup artist |
| Kevin J Edwards | ... | hair stylist (as Kevin Edwards) |
| Louise Holoday | ... | makeup artist |
| Kimberly Jones | ... | makeup artist |
| Kimberley Kirkpatrick | ... | makeup artist |
| Jayne Laube | ... | makeup artist |
| Tania McComas | ... | makeup department head |
| Carol A. O'Connell | ... | hair department head |
| Jay Wejebe | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Tim Moore | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Peter Dress | ... | second assistant director (as Pete Dress) |
| Michael Judd | ... | second second assistant director |
| Donald Murphy | ... | first assistant director |
| Anand Vyas | ... | directing trainee |
Art Department
| Kai Blomberg | ... | set dresser |
| Shelagh Conley | ... | set designer |
| James Fernandez | ... | on-set dresser |
| Steven Ladish | ... | set dresser |
| James R. Lord | ... | propmaker gang boss |
| Jared A.J. Muscarella | ... | carpenter |
| Michael Muscarella | ... | construction coordinator |
| Loren Nickloff | ... | general foreman |
| Missy Parker | ... | assistant set decorator |
| Edward J. Protiva | ... | leadman |
| Douglas S. Reilly | ... | graphic designer: props |
| Scott Schutzki | ... | set dresser |
| Michael Semon | ... | assistant propmaster |
| Robert Silcock | ... | propmaker foreman |
| Chris M. Young | ... | art department production assistant |
Sound Department
| David A. Arnold | ... | supervising dialogue editor (as David Arnold) |
| Bub Asman | ... | co-supervising sound editor |
| Gail Carroll-Coe | ... | utility sound/second boom operator |
| William Cawley | ... | sound effects editor (as Bill Cawley) |
| Lucy Coldsnow-Smith | ... | dialogue editor |
| Flash Deros | ... | boom operator |
| Michael Dressel | ... | supervising foley editor |
| Juno J. Ellis | ... | adr supervisor |
| Robert Fernandez | ... | score mixer |
| Robin Harlan | ... | foley artist |
| Jason King | ... | sound effects editor |
| Jonathan Klein | ... | foley editor |
| Lisa J. Levine | ... | adr editor |
| Walt Martin | ... | sound mixer |
| Sarah Monat | ... | foley artist |
| Ryan Murphy | ... | sound mix technician |
| Alan Robert Murray | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Kevin R.W. Murray | ... | sound effects editor |
| Rupert Nadeau | ... | assistant adr editor |
| Jordan O'Neill | ... | dts sound mastering engineer |
| Michael G. Petersen | ... | boom operator |
| Andy Potvin | ... | dolby sound consultant |
| Jack Rametta | ... | adr mixer |
| John T. Reitz | ... | re-recording mixer (as John Reitz) |
| Gregg Rudloff | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Randy Singer | ... | foley mixer |
| Beth Sterner | ... | dialogue editor / sound editor |
| Shawn Sykora | ... | foley editor |
| Katy Wood | ... | dialogue editor |
Special Effects by
| Hank Atterbury | ... | pyrotechnician / special effects technician |
| Michael DePietro | ... | special effects pyrotechnician / special effects technician (as Michael V. De Pietro) |
| David A. Poole | ... | pyrotechnician / special effects technician |
| Ryan A. Riley | ... | special effects technician (as Ryan Riley) |
| Shari Ann Riley | ... | special effects assistant |
| Steve Riley | ... | special effects supervisor (as Steven Riley) |
| Dominic V. Ruiz | ... | special effects foreman / special effects technician |
Visual Effects by
| John L. Anderson | ... | bidding producer: Digital Domain |
| Austen Armus | ... | production services supervisor |
| Bron Barry | ... | visual effects coordinator |
| John Campuzano | ... | visual effects coordinator |
| Andrea Caretta | ... | digital artist |
| Greg Cheng | ... | digital artist |
| Chad E. Collier | ... | render i/o administrator: Digital Domain |
| Janice Barlow Collier | ... | dustbuster: Digital Domain |
| Michael Degtjarewsky | ... | lead compositor |
| Yoshi DeHerrera | ... | visual effects artist: 3D scanning & modeling |
| Joshua Doud | ... | digital artist |
| Gregory Duncan | ... | dustbuster: Digital Domain |
| Joe Farrell | ... | senior digital compositor |
| Mark Freund | ... | visual effects supervisor: Pacific Title |
| Navjit Singh Gill | ... | technical assistant |
| Brian Hanable | ... | digital effects compositor: Pacific Title |
| Korre Heggem | ... | render i/o administrator: Digital Domain |
| Brian Holligan | ... | digital coordinator: Digital Domain |
| Julian Levi | ... | visual effects producer |
| Darin McCormick-Millett | ... | visual effects producer (as Darin Millett) |
| Kyle Mulqueen | ... | digital artist: scan data cleanup |
| Erin L. Nelson | ... | digital restoration |
| Lee Nelson | ... | 3d artist |
| James P. Noon | ... | tracking |
| Darren Poe | ... | digital effects supervisor |
| Kelly Port | ... | visual effects supervisor |
| Francisco Ramirez | ... | assistant visual effects editor: Digital Domain |
| Prateep Siamwalla | ... | tracking |
| Jessica Stebbins | ... | compositor (as Jessica Noll) |
| Wilson Tang | ... | digital restoration |
| Justin van der Lek | ... | 3d integration: Digital Domain |
| Bob Wiatr | ... | digital compositor: Pacific Title |
| Xye | ... | tracking |
| Todd Boyce | ... | digital artist (uncredited) |
| Lisa de la Garza | ... | visual effects senior staff: Digital Domain (uncredited) |
| Amanda Hampton | ... | software engineer (uncredited) |
| Ian A. Harris | ... | digital artist: Digital Domain (uncredited) |
| Miles Lauridsen | ... | visual effects artist: Pacific Title and Arts Studio (uncredited) |
| Michael Owens | ... | production visual effects supervisor (uncredited) |
| Michelle Winze | ... | digital producer (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Buddy Van Horn | ... | stunt coordinator (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Greg Brooks | ... | dolly grip |
| Buzzy Burwell | ... | lighting technician |
| Stephen S. Campanelli | ... | camera operator / steadicam operator |
| Trevor Carroll-Coe | ... | film loader |
| Jesse Cecchini | ... | additional set lighting technician |
| Bill Coe | ... | camera: "a" camera / first assistant camera |
| Michael J. Conner | ... | additional lamp operator |
| David S. Cox | ... | camera p.a. |
| Justin Cragin | ... | grip |
| Ross Dunkerley | ... | gaffer |
| Bill Hong | ... | camera car operator |
| John Lacy | ... | assistant chief lighting technician |
| William MacLeod | ... | grip (as Bill MacLeod) |
| Bobby McMahan | ... | second assistant camera |
| Brian Minzlaff | ... | set lighting |
| Tim O'Dea | ... | electrician |
| Liz Radley | ... | camera operator: high definition camera |
| Tony Rivetti Jr. | ... | still photographer |
| Charles Saldana | ... | key grip |
| T. Daniel Scaringi | ... | key rigging grip |
| Dean M. Simmon | ... | first assistant camera: "b"camera |
| Doug Wall | ... | best boy grip |
| Scott Zuckerberg | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Cedric N. Lee | ... | extras casting |
| Geoffrey Miclat | ... | casting associate |
| Kathy Mooney | ... | casting: Michigan |
| Sandy'Ci Moua | ... | Casting Consultant/Authentic Hmong Cast Advocate |
| Janet Pound | ... | casting director: Michigan / extras casting |
| Molly Pound | ... | extras casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Melanie August | ... | costume staff assistant |
| Diana Demoff | ... | costumer (as Diana Edgmon) |
| Cheryl Scarano | ... | costume supervisor |
| Samantha Schwartz | ... | wardrobe (as Samantha Cornett) |
Location Management
| Tarrance Alfred | ... | assistant location manager |
| Joe Elrom | ... | location assistant |
| Alex Fields | ... | assistant location manager |
| Eddie Merino | ... | key assistant location manager |
| Patrick Mignano | ... | location manager |
| Gui Sauder Pinto | ... | location assistant |
| Cathy Thomas | ... | location scout |
Music Department
| Brett Banducci | ... | viola |
| Wade Culbreath | ... | musician: timpani |
| Nina Evtuhov | ... | musician: violin |
| Robert Fernandez | ... | score mixer (as Bobby Fernandez) |
| Daniel J. Johnson | ... | music editor |
| Armen Ksajikian | ... | musician: cello |
| Jenny Leite | ... | assistant music editor |
| David Low | ... | orchestra contractor |
| Renzo Mantovani | ... | composer: additional music |
| Darrin McCann | ... | musician: viola |
| Chris McGeary | ... | music editor |
| Lennie Niehaus | ... | conductor / orchestrator |
| Radu Pieptea | ... | musician: violin |
| Ryan Robinson | ... | scoring technical support engineer |
| Kevin Bassinson | ... | music editor (uncredited) |
Transportation Department
| Nicholas Acquaviva | ... | picture car wrangler |
| Tony Barattini | ... | driver: production van |
| Mike Bilkovic | ... | transportation |
| Michael Bjerke | ... | driver |
| Demond Dickerson | ... | transportation |
| Sue Grasso | ... | driver |
| Ryan Herem | ... | picture vehicle supervisor |
| David B. Jackson | ... | unit driver |
| Ken Kupchick | ... | transportation |
| Alana McGaughy | ... | transportation captain (as Alana Stelling) |
| Reno S. Mifsud | ... | driver |
| Billy Neckrock | ... | driver |
| Kirk Roberts | ... | driver: Clint Eastwood |
| Domiciano Rodriquez | ... | transportation co-captain |
| Larry Stelling | ... | transportation coordinator |
| John 'Detroit' White | ... | transportation |
| David Schmidt | ... | driver (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Scotty Atkins | ... | Producer Representative |
| Bentley Gurparm Brar | ... | independent auditor |
| Jennifer Burdick-Baklarov | ... | additional production assistant |
| Sue Chipperton | ... | animal wrangler |
| Stephanie Tull Coscina | ... | set staff assistant (as Stephanie Tull) |
| Tony X. Deale | ... | production associate |
| Stephen Emery | ... | production executive |
| David Fencl | ... | key armorer |
| Dyane Garvey | ... | cultural advisor: Hmong |
| Diego Garzon | ... | writing services |
| Carrie Gillogly | ... | assistant: Mr. Gerber |
| Jason Gondek | ... | production accountant |
| Matthew Goodwin | ... | additional set production assistant |
| Holly Hagy | ... | production coordinator |
| Cindy M. Ichikawa | ... | assistant production coordinator (as Cindy Ichikawa) |
| Cedric N. Lee | ... | cultural consultant |
| Mark D. Lee | ... | staff assistant |
| Deana Lou | ... | assistant: Mr. Eastwood |
| John Malakoff | ... | production travel consultant |
| Jessica Meier | ... | assistant: Mr. Lorenz |
| Matt Miller | ... | key set staff assistant |
| Tizzie Onderko | ... | stand-in |
| Jason Roby | ... | additional set production assistant |
| Michael Roccuzzo | ... | post-production accountant |
| Dimitrios Rongakis | ... | production assistant |
| Karen Shaw | ... | production coordinator |
| Mindy Silberman | ... | production secretary |
| Peter Skorupskas | ... | production assistant |
| Greg Teasdale | ... | production assistant |
| Joel Tokarsky | ... | first assistant accountant |
| Landon Trawny | ... | second assistant accountant |
| Renee Trawny | ... | accounting clerk |
| Karen Turner | ... | payroll accountant |
| Karl J. Weschta | ... | weapons supplier |
| Stephanie Whallon | ... | travel accountant |
| Chin Yang | ... | stand-in |
| Gowhnou Yang | ... | stand-in |
| Cristina Chereneta | ... | product placement liaison (uncredited) |
| Trina Naz | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Cary Scaringi | ... | staff assistant (uncredited) |
| Matthew J. Vince | ... | post production facility operations (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Phill Zagajewski | ... | the producers wish to thank: artistic contribution |
Production Companies
- Matten Productions (in association with)
- Double Nickel Entertainment
- Gerber Pictures
- Malpaso Productions
- Village Roadshow Pictures
- WV Films IV
- Warner Bros.
Distributors
- Warner Bros. (2008) (United States) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (2008) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Golden Village Pictures (2009) (Singapore) (theatrical)
- InterComFilm (2009) (Romania) (theatrical)
- Sandrew Metronome Distribution Sverige AB (2009) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Sandrew Metronome Distribution (2009) (Finland) (theatrical)
- Village Films (2009) (Greece) (theatrical)
- Village Roadshow Entertainment (2008) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. Entertainment (2009) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. F.E. (2009) (Philippines) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (2008) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (2009) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (2009) (Belgium) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (2009) (Czechia) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (2009) (France) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (2009) (Germany) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (2009) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (2009) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- 10 Bold (2021) (Australia) (tv)
- Argentina Video Home (2009) (Argentina) (Blu-ray)
- Argentina Video Home (2009) (Argentina) (DVD)
- Argentina Video Home (2012) (Argentina) (DVD) (Warner Home Video Colección Premium)
- Argentina Video Home (2012) (Argentina) (DVD) (as part of the pack 'Clint Eastwood')
- HBO Max (2020) (United States) (video) (VOD)
- Hollydan Works (2009) (Yugoslavia) (DVD)
- Iris (2016) (Italy) (tv)
- NITV (2023) (Australia) (tv)
- Rete 4 (2016) (Italy) (tv)
- SBS Viceland (2024) (Australia) (tv)
- Sandrew Metronome Norge (2009) (Norway)
- Spike (2015) (United Kingdom) (tv)
- Sub (2014) (Finland) (tv)
- TNT (2011) (United States) (tv)
- Veronica (2011) (Netherlands) (tv)
- Warner Bros. Entertainment Finland (2009) (Finland) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Warner Home Video (2009) (Canada) (DVD)
- Warner Home Video (2009) (Netherlands) (Blu-ray)
- Warner Home Video (2009) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Warner Home Video (2009) (Sweden) (Blu-ray)
- Warner Home Video (2009) (Sweden) (DVD)
- Warner Home Video (2009) (Germany) (DVD)
- Warner Home Video (2009) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- Warner Home Video (2009) (United States) (DVD)
Special Effects
- Pacific Title and Art Studio (special visual effects)
- Digital Domain
Other Companies
- Atkins World Entertainment (production services)
- Avid Film Composer (edited on)
- BT Industrial Supply (expendables)
- Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment (camera cranes)
- Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment (camera dollies)
- Collegiate Images (university footage courtesy of)
- Haddad's (transportation equipment)
- Mid America Cine Support (electric equipment)
- Pacific Title (titles)
- Post Factory NY (post-production facilities)
- S3 Entertainment Group (production services: Michigan)
- Sequoia Illumination (lighting equipment)
- Star Waggons (hair and make-up trailers)
- Technicolor (digital intermediate)
- Transportation Resources (transportation equipment)
- William F. White International (grip and lighting equipment)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
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. Written by alfiehitchie |
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Box Office
| Budget | $33,000,000 (estimated) |
| Cumulative Worldwide Gross | $269,958,228, 18 Jun 2009 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Walt's dog, Daisy, is Clint Eastwood's beloved family retriever in real life. See more » |
| 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. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Jamie Cullum: Gran Torino (2008). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Gran Torino See more » |
| Crazy Credits | The credits scroll over a highway overlooking the lake shore, with the Warner Logo appearing in black and white. See more » |
| 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. See more » |