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Drama

Gran Torino

- Ever come across somebody you shouldn't have f#cked with?

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.

Release Date : 2008-12-12

Language :English

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : Matten ProductionsDouble Nickel EntertainmentGerber PicturesMalpaso ProductionsVillage Roadshow PicturesWV Films IVWarner Bros. Pictures

Production Country : United States of AmericaGermany

Alternative Titles :

Cast

Clint Eastwood

Character Name : Walt Kowalski

Original Name : Clint Eastwood

Gender : Male

Christopher Carley

Character Name : Father Janovich

Original Name : Christopher Carley

Gender : Male

Bee Vang

Character Name : Thao

Original Name : Bee Vang

Gender : Male

Ahney Her

Character Name : Sue

Original Name : Ahney Her

Gender : Female

Brian Haley

Character Name : Mitch Kowalski

Original Name : Brian Haley

Gender : Male

Geraldine Hughes

Character Name : Karen Kowalski

Original Name : Geraldine Hughes

Gender : Female

Dreama Walker

Character Name : Ashley Kowalski

Original Name : Dreama Walker

Gender : Female

Brian Howe

Character Name : Steve Kowalski

Original Name : Brian Howe

Gender : Male

John Carroll Lynch

Character Name : Barber Martin

Original Name : John Carroll Lynch

Gender : Male

William Hill

Character Name : Tim Kennedy

Original Name : William Hill

Gender : Male

Brooke Chia Thao

Character Name : Vu

Original Name : Brooke Chia Thao

Gender : Female

Chee Thao

Character Name : Grandma

Original Name : Chee Thao

Gender : Male

Choua Kue

Character Name : Youa

Original Name : Choua Kue

Gender : Male

Scott Eastwood

Character Name : Trey

Original Name : Scott Eastwood

Gender : Male

Xia Soua Chang

Character Name : Kor Khue

Original Name : Xia Soua Chang

Gender : Male

Sonny Vue

Character Name : Smokie

Original Name : Sonny Vue

Gender : Male

Doua Moua

Character Name : Spider

Original Name : Doua Moua

Gender : Male

Greg Trzaskoma

Character Name : Bartender

Original Name : Greg Trzaskoma

Gender : Male

John Johns

Character Name : Al

Original Name : John Johns

Gender : Male

Davis Gloff

Character Name : Darrell

Original Name : Davis Gloff

Gender : Male

Thomas D. Mahard

Character Name : Mel

Original Name : Thomas D. Mahard

Gender : Male

Sarah Neubauer

Character Name : Paralegal

Original Name : Sarah Neubauer

Gender : Female

Cory Hardrict

Character Name : Duke

Original Name : Cory Hardrict

Gender : Male

Nana Gbewonyo

Character Name : Monk

Original Name : Nana Gbewonyo

Gender : Male

Arthur Cartwright

Character Name : Prez

Original Name : Arthur Cartwright

Gender : Male

Austin Douglas Smith

Character Name : Daniel Kowalski

Original Name : Austin Douglas Smith

Gender : Male

Conor Liam Callaghan

Character Name : David Kowalski

Original Name : Conor Liam Callaghan

Gender : Male

Michael E. Kurowski

Character Name : Josh Kowalski

Original Name : Michael E. Kurowski

Gender : Male

Julia Ho

Character Name : Dr. Chu

Original Name : Julia Ho

Gender : Female

Maykao K. Lytongpao

Character Name : Gee

Original Name : Maykao K. Lytongpao

Gender : Male

Carlos Guadarrama

Character Name : Head Latino

Original Name : Carlos Guadarrama

Gender : Male

Andrew Tamez-Hull

Character Name : Latino Gangbanger

Original Name : Andrew Tamez-Hull

Gender : Male

Ramon Camacho

Character Name : Latino Gangbanger

Original Name : Ramon Camacho

Gender : Male

Antonio Mireles

Character Name : Latino Gangbanger

Original Name : Antonio Mireles

Gender : Male

Ia Vue Yang

Character Name : Hmong Flower Woman

Original Name : Ia Vue Yang

Gender : Male

Zoua Kue

Character Name : Hmong Flower Woman

Original Name : Zoua Kue

Gender : Male

Elvis Thao

Character Name : Hmong Gangbanger

Original Name : Elvis Thao

Gender : Male

Jerry Lee

Character Name : Hmong Gangbanger

Original Name : Jerry Lee

Gender : Male

Lee Mong Vang

Character Name : Hmong Gangbanger

Original Name : Lee Mong Vang

Gender : Male

Tru Hang

Character Name : Hmong Grandfather

Original Name : Tru Hang

Gender : Male

Alice Lor

Character Name : Hmong Granddaughter

Original Name : Alice Lor

Gender : Male

Tong Pao Kue

Character Name : Hmong Husband

Original Name : Tong Pao Kue

Gender : Male

Douacha Ly

Character Name : Hmong Man

Original Name : Douacha Ly

Gender : Male

Parng D. Yarng

Character Name : Hmong Neighbor

Original Name : Parng D. Yarng

Gender : Male

Nelly Yang Sao Yia

Character Name : Hmong Wife

Original Name : Nelly Yang Sao Yia

Gender : Male

Marty Bufalini

Character Name : Lawyer

Original Name : Marty Bufalini

Gender : Male

My-Ishia Cason-Brown

Character Name : Muslim Receptionist

Original Name : My-Ishia Cason-Brown

Gender : Male

Clint Ward

Character Name : Officer

Original Name : Clint Ward

Gender : Male

Stephen Kue

Character Name : Officer Chang

Original Name : Stephen Kue

Gender : Male

Rochelle Winter

Character Name : Waitress

Original Name : Rochelle Winter

Gender : Female

Claudia Rodgers

Character Name : White Woman Neighbor

Original Name : Claudia Rodgers

Gender : Female

Vincent Bonasso

Character Name : Tailor

Original Name : Vincent Bonasso

Gender : Male

Reviews

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r96sk

@r96sk

2022-02-11

There's a lot to unpack about 'Gran Torino', probably way more than I could offer an opinion on. I fully acknowledge the talk about this film's potential impact on the world, namely for Hmong Americans (see: Bee Vang's op-ed), and I'm not saying it's perfect one bit. I admittedly do have a difficult time separating film and real life, to me films are just fictional things but I get they can/do have real world implications. Strictly as a film, it is entertaining. Clint Eastwood is remarkably good at being a super racist and super grumpy old man, who literally hates every single person he encounters across the opening portion of the film. His character's lines in this are nuts and his delivery with them is incredible - the look of utter disgust on Walt Kowalski's face when someone pisses him off in a new way is just amusing to watch. If not for his on point delivery, it wouldn't have worked. Eastwood is the only actor in this worth talking about on a grander level, though I could've done without his ropey singing at the end, but I did enjoy the showings of the earlier mentioned Vang, Ahney Her and John Carroll Lynch - not that the latter does much, I just like the guy as an actor... all stems from 'The Walking Dead', he's in literally one episode back in 2015 and yet I always remember his character. I'm not sold on the ending, Walt isn't exactly redeemed and it does reek of white saviour let's be real, but it didn't affect my enjoyment in film terms to be honest.

M

Matthew Smith

@mrmattsmith96

2024-07-10

Clint Eastwood is a good director. I've seen ten of his films, one of them being “Play Misty for Me.” A film that I think is incredible. But like any director, Clint’s films can vary in quality. In the case of “Gran Torino,” it's a good film, but probably not one I'm going to rewatch very much. Clint Eastwood and Bee Vang put in great performances. Walt, played by Clint Eastwood, is a tough character to watch. His prejudices are the main reason for that. This is my view of the character, of course, so how you feel about him depends on your views. I think the ending of the film works. It's a decent end to Walt's character journey.

C

CinemaSerf

@Geronimo1967

2024-05-21

It's curious that the main English language awards largely ignored this, yet it won both a David and a César in Europe and is definately one of Clint Eastwood's more characterful efforts. He is the curmudgeonly "Walt" who has recently lost his wife, has an arms-length relationship with his son and looks disapprovingly as his neighbourhood ceases to be the home of "Americans"! His prize possession is his Gran Tornino car and he doesn't take to kindly to Bee Vang's "Thao" (or "Toad") trying to pinch it. Quickly, though, he sees that this young man and his sister "Sue" (Ahney Her) are being bullied by their thuggish extended family - a gang of obnoxious would-be gangsters who drive the streets picking fights and taunting people. He decides to intervene and the rest of the story sees a bond develop between him and his new "family" based on a degree of mutual understanding, trust, and "Toad" becoming his slave for a fortnight by way of penance! We are given some clues along the way as to the grand designs of "Walt" as he sets up a denouement, after a brutal assault on "Sue", that will satisfy not just himself, but keep his neighbours safe too. It's not the most naturally written dialogue, indeed at times it's quite forced but the underlying premiss of bigotry and the attitudes of intolerance and bullying are well addressed. The characterisation of the distant and prejudiced "Walt" is delivered engagingly, and with some dark humour, by a star/director who has a point to make. There's also quite a gently potent effort from Christopher Carley as the local priest. He is trying to offer the perfunctory words of hope and comfort to this veteran and he perseveres despite the dog's abuse he receives from a man who no longer feels it necessary to commit to the niceties of society. Clearly, "Walt" cares little for what is left of his life nor for any of his sins to be forgiven. It's about grief, relevance, community and I think it works. Give it a go.