Gran Torino (2008)
User Rating: 8.3/10; 3,297 votes
Director: Clint Eastwood
Writers (WGA): Nick Schenk (screenplay), Dave Johannson (story) …
Release Date: 9 January 2009 (USA)
Genre: Action | Drama | Thriller
Plot: Disgruntled Korean War vet Walt Kowalski sets out to reform his neighbor, a young Hmong teenager, who tried to steal Kowalski’s prized possession: his 1972 Gran Torino.
Awards: Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 2 wins.
Cast:
Clint Eastwood … Walt Kowalski
Christopher Carley … Father Janovich
Bee Vang … Thao Vang Lor
Ahney Her … Sue Lor
Brian Haley … Mitch Kowalski
Geraldine Hughes … Karen Kowalski
Dreama Walker … Ashley Kowalski
Brian Howe … Steve Kowalski
John Carroll Lynch … Barber Martin
William Hill … Tim Kennedy
Brooke Chia Thao … Vu
Chee Thao … Grandma
Choua Kue … Youa
Scott Eastwood … Trey
Xia Soua Chang … Kor Khue