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Gran Torino (2008)  link to Gran Torino on IMDb  link to trailer on IMDb

Number: 1262

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IMDb Rating:
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8.2/10 (614.1K votes)

Country: Germany, 116 minutes

Spoken languages: English

Genres: Drama

Director(s): Clint Eastwood

Storyline:
Walt Kowalski 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, 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.

Cast:

Clint Eastwood Walt Kowalski
Christopher Carley Father Janovich
Bee Vang Thao
Ahney Her Sue
Brian Haley Mitch Kowalski

Medium: Original DVD, Dolby Digital 5.1 - English

Subtitles: English, Russian, Cantonese

Location: Drawer 10 Slot 84

Loaned: No

Aspect ratio: 2.35:1