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
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
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