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- BFI identifier751737
- Date2008 (Copyright)
- Production countryGermany, USA, Australia
- Production company
- SynopsisDrama. Korean War veteran Walt is made to confront his prejudices when his neighbour, shy teenager Thao, is pressured by a local gang into trying to steal the prized Gran Torino car that sits in Walt's garage. After Walt stands up to the gang, Thao, at the insistence of his mother and sister, sets out to work for Walt as a way of making amends. At Walt's suggestion, Thao endeavours to make improvements in the neighbourhood, whilst Walt learns more both about himself and the neighbours he used to resent. (Synopsis)
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- CreditsDirected by: Clint Eastwood
©: Matten Productions GmbH & Co. KG
Production Company: Double Nickel Entertainment
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Title
Gran Torino (Original)
Category
Fiction- Collections
- Film / Video
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view all - ArticlesPositif n577 March 2009 - ArticleScreen International n1696 10 Jul 2009 - ArticleEmpire n242 August 2009 - DVD ReviewPositif n577 March 2009 - Credits, Reviewview all
- Books
- Digital documentsBFI Southbank programme notes December 2012
available to view in BFI Reuben Library
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Work - 751737 - 2008 (Copyright)
Germany - Film - Fiction
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