Gran Torino (Original title)
Date: 2008 (Copyright)Countries: Germany, USA, AustraliaDirected by: Clint Eastwood
Production company billing: ©2008. Matten Productions GmbH & Co. KG Warner Bros. Pictures presents In association with Village Roadshow Pictures A Double Nickel Entertainment A Malpaso production [end] In association with Matten Productions GmbH & Co. KG Michigan production services provided by S3 Entertainment Group Author: WV Films IV LLC Dolby Digital/DTS/SDDS Colour/Prints by Technicolor 2.35:1 [Panavision] MPAA: 44954
Synopsis: Drama. 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.
Genres: Crime, Thriller
Subjects: Polish Americans, Catholic Church, War veterans, Korean War (1950-1953), Widowhood
Releases
Date: 12 December 2008Country: USARelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Technicolor - Sound - Dolby Digital / DTS (sound) / SDDSRuntime: 116 mins Dialogue (original): English
Date: 20 February 2009Country: United KingdomRelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Technicolor - Sound - Dolby Digital / DTS (sound) / SDDSRuntime: 116 mins Length: 10495 FeetLanguage: English
Date: February 2020Country: United KingdomRelease type: InternetFormat: not specified - Colour - SoundRuntime: 116 mins Dialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: BFIPlayer
Title: Actualité: Son nom est Clint EastwoodAuthor: GAFFEZ, Fabien Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
Description: Looks at Clint Eastwood's acting career from his first films in 1956 to GRAN TORINO. It distinguishes six periods according to the evolution of his unique style.
In: Screen International n1696 10 Jul 2009 Page: 8
Title: How pirates feed audience hungerAuthor: ARAKI, Yumi Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: With reference to BRÜNO, GRAN TORINO and NOTTING HILL, discusses how file sharing and torrent websites are making new films available before their official theatrical release and the choices available to audiences.
In: Empire n242 August 2009 Page: 130
Title: At home/DVD new: Gran TorinoAuthor: NEWMAN, Kim Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Positif n577 March 2009 Pages: 6-8
Title: Actualité: Gran Torino: Père et filsAuthor: KAUSCH, Franck Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
In: Empire n235 January 2009 Pages: 30-31
Title: News etc.: Gran TorinoArticle type: PreviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1674 16 Jan 2009 Pages: 4-5
Title: News digest: Gran Torino goes out guns blazingArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Brief report on the opening weekend takings of $29m at the US box office for Clint Eastwood's GRAN TORINO, making it a record breaking opening weekend for Eastwood.
In: Screen International n1684 27 Mar 2009 Page: 23
Title: Box office: Racing to break recordsAuthor: WARNER, Jack Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Examines the success of Clint Eastwood's GRAN TORINO; notes that it's box office performance in North America was better than all other Best picture contenders and is likely to end up being Eastwood's most successful film internationally.
In: Film Comment v45 n1 Jan/Feb 2009 Pages: 69-70
Title: Gran TorinoAuthor: JACOBSON, Harlan Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International nSpec. Best Picture 09 Page: [whole issue]
Title: Top titles in a tough yearArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Profiles the films that are best picture contenders during the 2009 awards season, and assesses their chances of winning. Plus brief interviews with the directors of the films.
In: Empire n237 March 2009 Pages: 38-40
Title: In cinemas: Gran TorinoAuthor: ERRIGO, Angie Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Creative Screenwriting v16 n1 Jan/Feb 2009 Page: 60
Title: Gran TorinoAuthor: MUNSO, Danny Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Nick Schenk comments on writing the screenplay for GRAN TORINO.
In: Sight and Sound v19 n3 March 2009 Pages: 61-62
Title: Reviews: Gran TorinoAuthor: STABLES, Kate Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1670 5 Dec 2008 Page: 33
Title: Reviews: Gran TorinoAuthor: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Variety 8 Dec 2008 Page: 61,65
Title: Film ReviewsAuthor: MCCARTHY, Todd Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Author: Boulé, Jean-Pierre Pages: viii, 188 pages
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(2)
Film materials(2)
Description: Digital Theater SystemsBFI identifier: C-1608144
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: PolyesterSound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1608142
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Date: 2008 (Copyright)Countries: Germany, USA, AustraliaDirected by: Clint Eastwood
Production company billing: ©2008. Matten Productions GmbH & Co. KG Warner Bros. Pictures presents In association with Village Roadshow Pictures A Double Nickel Entertainment A Malpaso production [end] In association with Matten Productions GmbH & Co. KG Michigan production services provided by S3 Entertainment Group Author: WV Films IV LLC Dolby Digital/DTS/SDDS Colour/Prints by Technicolor 2.35:1 [Panavision] MPAA: 44954
Synopsis: Drama. 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.
Genres: Crime, Thriller
Subjects: Polish Americans, Catholic Church, War veterans, Korean War (1950-1953), Widowhood
Releases
Date: 12 December 2008Country: USARelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Technicolor - Sound - Dolby Digital / DTS (sound) / SDDSRuntime: 116 mins Dialogue (original): English
Date: 20 February 2009Country: United KingdomRelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Technicolor - Sound - Dolby Digital / DTS (sound) / SDDSRuntime: 116 mins Length: 10495 FeetLanguage: English
Date: February 2020Country: United KingdomRelease type: InternetFormat: not specified - Colour - SoundRuntime: 116 mins Dialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: BFIPlayer
Credits
(133)
©: Matten Productions GmbH & Co. KG, Production Company: Double Nickel Entertainment, Production Company: Malpaso Company, In association with: Matten Productions GmbH & Co. KG, Presents: Warner Bros. Pictures, [Presented] In association with: Village Roadshow Pictures, Michigan Production Services Provided by: S3 Entertainment Group, Author: WV Films IV LLC, Executive Producer: Jenette Kahn, Executive Producer: Adam Richman, Executive Producer: Tim Moore, Executive Producer: Bruce Berman, Produced by: Clint Eastwood, Produced by: Robert Lorenz, Bill Gerber, Unit Production Manager: Tim Moore, Production Co-ordinator: Holly Hagy, Production Co-ordinator (LA): Karen E. Shaw, Production Accountant: Jason S. Gondek, Location Manager: Patrick O. Mignano, Production Secretary: Mindy Silberman, Assistant Director (1st): Donald Murphy, Assistant Director (2nd): Pete Dress, Assistant Director (2nd 2nd): Michael Judd, Script Supervisor: Mable Lawson Mccrary, Casting by: Ellen Chenoweth, Casting Associate: Geoffrey Miclat, Amelia Rasche, Local Casting: Janet Pound, Kathy Mooney, Extras Casting: Janet Pound, Screenplay by: Nick Schenk, Story by: David Johannson, Nick Schenk, Director of Photography: Tom Stern, Camera Operator: Stephen S. Campanelli, Steadicam Operator: Stephen S. Campanelli, 1st Assistant Camera (A): Bill Coe, 2nd Assistant Camera (A): Robert A. McMahan, Camera Loader: Trevor Carroll-Coe, Chief Lighting Technician: Ross Dunkerley, Assistant Chief Lighting Technician: John Lacy, Key Grip: Charlie Saldaña, Still Photographer: Tony Rivetti Jr, Special Visual Effects by: Pacific Title & Art Studio, PTaAS (Visual Effects Supervisor): Mark Freund, PTaAS (Visual Effects Producer): Darin Millett, PTaAS (Visual Effects Co-ordinator): John Campuzano, PTaAS (Lead Compositor): Michael Degtjarewsky, Special Effects Supervisor: Steven Riley, Special Effects Foreman: Dominic V. Ruiz, Special Effects Technician: David A. Poole, Special Effects Technician: Ryan Riley, Special Effects Technician: Michael V. De Pietro, Hank Atterbury, Video/Computer Graphics Supervisor: Liz Radley, Edited by: Joel Cox, Gary D. Roach, Assistant Film Editor: Blu Murray, Production Designed by: James J. Murakami, Art Director: John Warnke, Art Department Co-ordinator: Mark David Katchur, Set Decorator: Gary Fettis, Leadperson: Edward J. Protiva, Set Dresser: Missy Parker, Set Dresser: Kai Blomberg, Set Dresser: Tommy Callinicos, Set Dresser: Steve-O Ladish, Set Dresser: J.R. Vasquez, On-set Dresser: James Daniel Fernandez, Property Master: Rick Young, Construction Co-ordinator: Michael A. Muscarella, Costumes Designed by: Deborah Hopper, Costume Supervisor: Cheryl Perkins Scarano, Set Costumer: Ann Culotta, Set Costumer: Danny Dirks, Set Costumer: Diana Edgmon, Set Costumer: Kristyn Mahle, Maria Salloum, Make-up Department Head: Tania McComas, Make-up Artist: Jay Wejebe, Make-up Artist: Dawn Baker, Debbie Darakoljian, Hair Department Head: Carol A. O'Connell, Hairstylist: Jan Alexander, Hairstylist: Carol Branston, Kevin Edwards, Titles by: Pacific Title, Digital Film Colourist: Tony Dustin, Jill Bogdanowicz, Digital Intermediate Producer: Bob Peishel, Digital Intermediate Editor: Mark Sahagun, Digital Intermediates by: Technicolor Digital Intermediates, Filmed with: Panavision Cameras & Lenses, Camera Cranes/Dollies by: Inc. Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment, Lighting Equipment Provided by: Sequoia Illumination, Prints/Colour by: Technicolor, [Logo]: Kodak Motion Picture Products, Music by: Kyle Eastwood, Michael Stevens, [Music] Conducted by: Lennie Niehaus, [Music] Orchestrated by: Lennie Niehaus, Music Editor: Chris McGeary, Music Scoring Mixer: Bobby Fernandez, Sound Mixer: Walt Martin, Boom Operator: Flash Deros, Cable Person: Gail Carroll-Coe, Re-recording Mixer: John Reitz, Gregg Rudloff, Mix Technician: Ryan Murphy, Supervising Sound Editor: Alan Robert Murray, Co-supervising Sound Editor: Bub Asman, Supervising Dialogue Editor: David Arnold, Dialogue Editor: Lucy Coldsnow-smith, Dialogue Editor: Katy Wood, Dialogue Editor: Beth Sterner, Sound Effects Editor: Jason King, Sound Effects Editor: Kevin R.W. Murray, Sound Effects Editor: Bill Cawley, ADR Supervisor: Juno J. Ellis, ADR Mixer: Thomas J. O'Connell, ADR Editor: Lisa J. Levine, Foley Artist: Robin Harlan, Foley Artist: Sarah Monat, Foley Mixer: Randy Singer, Supervising Foley Editor: Michael Dressel, Foley Editor: Jonathan Klein, Foley Editor: Shawn Sykora, Hmong Cultural Adviser: Dyane Garvey, Cedric Lee, Armourer: David Fencl, Animal Wrangler: Sue Chipperton
Cast
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Clint Eastwood (Walt Kowalski), Bee Vang (Thao Lor), Ahney Her (Sue Lor), Christopher Carley (Father Janovich), John Carroll Lynch (barber Martin), Brian Haley (Mitch Kowalski), Geraldine Hughes (Karen Kowalski), Brian Howe (Steve Kowalski), William Hill (Tim Kennedy), Dreama Walker (Ashley Kowalski), Brooke Chia Thao (Vu), Chee Thao (Grandma), Choua Kue (Youa), Scott Reeves (Trey), Xia Soua Chang (Kor Khue), Sonny Vue (Smokie), Doua Moua (Spider), Greg Trzaskoma (bartender), John Johns (Al), Davis Gloff (Darrell), Tom Mahard (Mel), Cory Hardrict (Duke), Nana Gbewonyo (Monk), Arthur Cartwright (Prez), Austin Douglas Smith (Daniel Kowalski), Conor Liam Callaghan (David Kowalski), Michael Kurowski (Josh Kowalski), Julia Ho (Dr Chang), Maykao K. Lytongpao (Gee), Carlos Guadarrama (head Latino), Andrew Tamez-Hull, Ramón Camacho, Antonio Mireles (Latino gangbanger), Ia Vue Yang, Zoua Kue (Hmong flower woman), Elvis Thao, Jerry Lee, Lee Mong Vang (Hmong gangbanger), Tru Hang (Hmong grandfather), Alice Lor (Hmong granddaughter), Tong Pao Kue (Hmong husband), Douacha Ly (Hmong man), Parng D. Yarng (Hmong neighbour), Nelly Yang Sao Yia (Hmong wife), Marty Bufalini (lawyer), My-Ishia Cason-Brown (Muslim receptionist), Clint Ward (officer), Stephen Kue (Officer Chang), Rochelle Winter (waitress), Claudia Rodgers (white woman neighbour), Vincent Bonasso (tailor)
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(14)
In: Positif n577 March 2009 Pages: 9-11Title: Actualité: Son nom est Clint EastwoodAuthor: GAFFEZ, Fabien Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
Description: Looks at Clint Eastwood's acting career from his first films in 1956 to GRAN TORINO. It distinguishes six periods according to the evolution of his unique style.
In: Screen International n1696 10 Jul 2009 Page: 8
Title: How pirates feed audience hungerAuthor: ARAKI, Yumi Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: With reference to BRÜNO, GRAN TORINO and NOTTING HILL, discusses how file sharing and torrent websites are making new films available before their official theatrical release and the choices available to audiences.
In: Empire n242 August 2009 Page: 130
Title: At home/DVD new: Gran TorinoAuthor: NEWMAN, Kim Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Positif n577 March 2009 Pages: 6-8
Title: Actualité: Gran Torino: Père et filsAuthor: KAUSCH, Franck Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
In: Empire n235 January 2009 Pages: 30-31
Title: News etc.: Gran TorinoArticle type: PreviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1674 16 Jan 2009 Pages: 4-5
Title: News digest: Gran Torino goes out guns blazingArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Brief report on the opening weekend takings of $29m at the US box office for Clint Eastwood's GRAN TORINO, making it a record breaking opening weekend for Eastwood.
In: Screen International n1684 27 Mar 2009 Page: 23
Title: Box office: Racing to break recordsAuthor: WARNER, Jack Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Examines the success of Clint Eastwood's GRAN TORINO; notes that it's box office performance in North America was better than all other Best picture contenders and is likely to end up being Eastwood's most successful film internationally.
In: Film Comment v45 n1 Jan/Feb 2009 Pages: 69-70
Title: Gran TorinoAuthor: JACOBSON, Harlan Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International nSpec. Best Picture 09 Page: [whole issue]
Title: Top titles in a tough yearArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Profiles the films that are best picture contenders during the 2009 awards season, and assesses their chances of winning. Plus brief interviews with the directors of the films.
In: Empire n237 March 2009 Pages: 38-40
Title: In cinemas: Gran TorinoAuthor: ERRIGO, Angie Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Creative Screenwriting v16 n1 Jan/Feb 2009 Page: 60
Title: Gran TorinoAuthor: MUNSO, Danny Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Nick Schenk comments on writing the screenplay for GRAN TORINO.
In: Sight and Sound v19 n3 March 2009 Pages: 61-62
Title: Reviews: Gran TorinoAuthor: STABLES, Kate Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1670 5 Dec 2008 Page: 33
Title: Reviews: Gran TorinoAuthor: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Variety 8 Dec 2008 Page: 61,65
Title: Film ReviewsAuthor: MCCARTHY, Todd Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Books held in BFI Reuben Library
(1)
Title: Existentialism and contemporary cinema: a Beauvoirian perspectiveAuthor: Boulé, Jean-Pierre Pages: viii, 188 pages
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(2)
Film materials(2)
Description: Digital Theater SystemsBFI identifier: C-1608144
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: PolyesterSound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1608142
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film