| Edition |
Widescreen edition. |
| Description |
1 videodisc (116 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Playing Time |
015600 |
| System Details |
DVD; Region 1,NTSC; 5.1 Dolby Digital surround; widescreen presentation, preserving the 2.35:1 aspect ratio of its original theatrical exhibition, enhanced for widescreen televisions. |
| Cast |
Clint Eastwood, Bee Vang, Ahney Her, Christopher Carley, John Carroll Lynch, Brian Haley, Geraldine Hughes, Brian Howe, William Hill. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Tom Stern ; edited by Joel Cox, Gary D. Roach ; music by Kyle Eastwood and Michael Stevens ; production designed by James J. Murakami. |
| Note |
Originally produced as an American motion picture in 2008. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: Rated R for language throughout and some violence. |
| Summary |
Walt Kowalski is a widower who holds onto his prejudices despite the changes in his Michigan neighborhood and the world around him. Walt 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, is pressured by his gang member cousin to steal Walt's prize possession, Kowalski sets out to reform the youth. Drawn against his will into the life of Thao's family, Walt is soon taking steps to protect them from the gangs that infest their neighborhood. |
| Contents |
Inevitable disappointment -- I confess -- Men of their houses -- Chill with us -- More about death -- Attempted theft -- Get off my lawn -- We're not in Korea -- Crazy old man -- That brother of yours -- Unhappy birthday -- Not at peace -- Fixer and toad -- Making amends -- Home improvements -- Nice talking to you -- Helpful hands -- Manning Thao up -- Construction job -- Making him look bad -- Getting ugly -- Targets -- Pissed-off padre -- What needs to be done -- At peace -- I finish things -- I've got a light -- Last rites and wishes -- End credits. |
| Note |
Special features: Manning the wheel [featurette] (10 min.); Gran Torino: more than a car [featurette] (4 min.). |
| Language |
In English, dubbed French or Spanish with optional subtitles in English, French, or Spanish; subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Local Note |
WNPLDVD |
| Subject |
Widowers -- Michigan -- Drama.
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Korean War, 1950-1953 -- Veterans -- Drama.
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Ford Torino automobile -- Drama.
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Renault Torino automobile -- Drama.
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Hmong American teenage boys -- Michigan -- Drama.
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Gangs -- Michigan -- Drama.
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Hmong American families -- Michigan -- Drama.
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Families -- Michigan -- Drama.
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| Genre/Form |
Crime films.
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Thrillers (Motion pictures)
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Feature films.
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Fiction films.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Eastwood, Clint, 1930- Actor. Producer. Director.
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Schenk, Nick. Screenwriter.
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Johannson, Dave. Screenwriter.
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Lorenz, Robert (Robert B.) Producer.
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Gerber, Bill. Producer.
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Vang, Bee, 1991- Actor.
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Her, Ahney. Actor.
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Carley, Christopher, 1978- Actor.
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Lynch, John Carroll, 1963- Actor.
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Haley, Brian, 1963- Actor.
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Hughes, Geraldine, 1970- Actor.
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Howe, Brian. Actor.
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Warner Bros. Pictures (1969- )
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Village Roadshow Pictures.
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Double Nickel Entertainment (Firm)
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Malpaso (Company)
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Warner Home Video (Firm)
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| ISBN |
1419872575 |
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9781419872570 |
| Standard No. |
883929033164 |
| Music No. |
1000041155 Warner Home Video |
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2000006920 Warner Home Video |
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