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Gran Torino (DVD, 2009)
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Product Information
Hardworking Oscar winner Clint Eastwood releases his second film in 2008 (after THE CHANGELING) with this drama. Eastwood also stars as Walt Kowalski, an older man and retired Korean War hero who holds onto his prejudices despite the changes in his neighbourhood and the world around him. However, when he catches a local kid trying to steal his prized carùthe Gran Torino of the titleùas part of a gang initiation, Walt overcomes his bigoted outlook and decides to put the boy on the right path.Product Identifiers
ProducerBill Gerber, Clint Eastwood, Robert Lorenz
EAN5051892004299
eBay Product ID (ePID)72510354
Product Key Features
ActorBee Vang, Brian Howe, Brian Haley, John Carroll Lynch, Geraldine Hughes, Christopher Carley, Clint Eastwood, William Hill, Ahney Her, Dreama Walker
Film/TV TitleGran Torino
DirectorClint Eastwood
LanguageEnglish
Run Time112 Mins
Aspect Ratio16:9 Anamorphic Wide Screen
Release Year2009
FormatDVD
FeaturesWidescreen, Manning the Wheel As Reflected in American Car Culture\Gran Torino: more than a Car
GenreDrama, General
Additional Product Features
Number of Discs1
Certificate15
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States of America
Additional InformationFor his fourth directorial feature in the span of two years, Clint Eastwood tells the story of a grizzled Korean War vet's reluctant friendship with a Hmong teenage boy and his immigrant family. Set in contemporary Detroit, GRAN TORINO tackles the shifting cultural and economic landscape of not only the Motor City, but America as well. Eastwood stars as Walt Kowalski, an unabashed bigot who never heard a racial insult he didn't love. Bitter, haunted, and full of pride, Walt refuses to abandon the neighbourhood he's lived in for decades despite its changing demographics as he clings desperately to a mindset long since out of step with the times. When his Hmong neighbour Thao tries to steal his prized muscle car as part of a gang initiation, Walt is forced to grapple with the world around him. <BR>GRAN TORINO's approach to the complicated issue of race relations is equal parts Archie Bunker and CRASH. That is to say, there is nothing subtle about Walt's bigotry, yet his misanthropy knows no bounds, and Eastwood does a remarkable job of finding the humour in Walt's equal opportunity racism. More than simply a racial morality tale, however, GRAN TORINO is about the unlikely bonds that people form to navigate the subtle complexities of everyday life. Like MILLION DOLLAR BABY, GRAN TORINO explores the challenging yet rich new world that can open up when individuals let down their guard, even if for just a moment. Estranged from his family and his church, and without any sense of personal peace, Walt offers all that he has to Thao and his family, namely wisdom and protection. When tragedy strikes the family, Eastwood allows a little classic Harry Callahan to poke through, but the surprising finale posits a hero that Dirty Harry would never have the guts to be. It's a potent symbolic gesture to Eastwood's own growth as a storyteller.
ReviewsNews Of The World - A monumentally great film, New York Times - These spectral figures, totems of masculinity and mementos from a heroic cinematic age, are what make this unassuming film small in scale if not in the scope of its ideas -- more than just a vendetta flick, Variety - The actor-director's second release of the season is his most stripped-down, unadorned picture in many a year, Daily Mail - A must see, Daily Express - A magnificent Clint performance, Daily Star - Utterly unmissable
ScreenwriterNick Schenk
Sound sourceDolby Digital
EditorJoel Cox
Movie/TV TitleGran Torino
Director of PhotographyTom Stern
Consumer AdviceContains strong language and violence
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- 11 Aug, 2021
Excellent film - good story. It will make you laugh, make you cry and keep you engrossed throughout
This is a brilliant film with a really good story. Clint Eastwood is excellent in portraying a really grumpy man with memories of the Korean war which haunt him. Not usually my type of film because I don't like violence but this film used it only when necessary. This was funny, sad and uplifting - superb story.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 11 Nov, 2020
Marvelous acting from all actors, and a great story
Watched the film many times, but did not have my own copy, So I had to have it, it is very good.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 13 Jan, 2021
To be recommended
This DVD arrived ahead of predicted date, which was fine by me. It played very well. The case does not shut, but it was second-hand, and very reasonably priced. No complaints. It's a great watch too.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 14 Mar, 2021
Grand torino
Clint Eastwood great actor great director. Enjoyed the film that's why I bought it to watch again and again thank youVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 01 Jan, 2020
Memorable film a classic
An emotional and well performed film the twist at the end was superb Clint Eastwood at his bestVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 11 Oct, 2018
Film box set
Excellent films in good conditionVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 04 Dec, 2022
Gran torino
Very good movieVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 28 Aug, 2019
Excellent dvd
This was a used dvd, but in perfect condition, and the price was brilliantVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 01 Oct, 2024
Great film
Just a great film.clint was amazingVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 07 Feb, 2019
vintage Eastwood.
good story line and well played by all.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
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