Gran Torino
- Genre: Drama
- Film running length: 116 min
(excl trailers and advertisements) - UK release date: 27/2/2009
- Directed by: Clint Eastwood
- Country: United States
- Language: English
- Distributor: Warner Bros Distributors Ltd
Who´s in it?
Clint Eastwood, Bee Vang, Christopher Carley, Ahney Her
Clint Eastwood, Bee Vang, Christopher Carley, Ahney Her
What´s the plot?
Exclusive Advance Screenings Tuesday 10th February brought to you by ODEON Director's Chair in association with Volkswagon.
Clint Eastwood plays Walt Kowalski, a racist Korean War veteran living in Detroit. When Thao, the teenage son of his Asian neighbours, is caught trying to steel Walt’s beloved 1972 Grand Torino car, he is forced to work for Walt to regain his family’s honour. As Walt tries to set Thao on the right path, he learns that the only way to lay his own demons to rest is to confront his prejudices.
If you liked ‘Million Dollar Baby’ and ‘The Kite Runner’, you’ll love ‘Gran Torino’.
‘Gran Torino’ – showing at your local cinema.
Exclusive Advance Screenings Tuesday 10th February brought to you by ODEON Director's Chair in association with Volkswagon.
Clint Eastwood plays Walt Kowalski, a racist Korean War veteran living in Detroit. When Thao, the teenage son of his Asian neighbours, is caught trying to steel Walt’s beloved 1972 Grand Torino car, he is forced to work for Walt to regain his family’s honour. As Walt tries to set Thao on the right path, he learns that the only way to lay his own demons to rest is to confront his prejudices.
If you liked ‘Million Dollar Baby’ and ‘The Kite Runner’, you’ll love ‘Gran Torino’.
‘Gran Torino’ – showing at your local cinema.
BBFC Consumer Advice
Contains strong language and violence.
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Contains strong language and violence.
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Gran Torino: Average guest rating breakdown:
Total ratings: 141
Average rating: 4.4
5 (4%)
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13 (9%)
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27 (19%)
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94 (67%)
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Latest customer reviews (from a total of 25 reviews):
Brill!!!
Reviewer: Funny9
Date: 17/01/2010
this film is briillant you musy get this on dvd it is the best clint film!!!
Great movie - Clint as his best!!!!!
Reviewer: PEARLnDEAN
Date: 19/06/2009
Go and see ,a must see film.
BRILLIANT
Reviewer: ZJK
Date: 12/04/2009
5 stars all the way. I won't sit here and go on and on about why this movie was amazing. You HAVE to get off your backside and watch it ASAP. It's THAT good.
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