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The Resource Gran Torino, Warner Bros. Pictures presents in association with Village Roadshow Pictures, a Double Nickel Entertainment, a Malpaso Production ; produced by Robert Lorenz, Bill Gerber ; story by David Johannson & Nick Schenk ; screenplay by Nick Schenk ; produced and directed by Clint Eastwood, (videorecording)

Gran Torino, Warner Bros. Pictures presents in association with Village Roadshow Pictures, a Double Nickel Entertainment, a Malpaso Production ; produced by Robert Lorenz, Bill Gerber ; story by David Johannson & Nick Schenk ; screenplay by Nick Schenk ; produced and directed by Clint Eastwood, (videorecording)

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Summary
Walt Kowalski is a widower who holds onto his prejudices despite the changes in his Michigan neighborhood and the world around him. Walt is a grumpy, tough-minded, unhappy old man, who can't get along with either his kids or his neighbors. He is a Korean War veteran whose prize possession is a 1972 Gran Torino he keeps in mint condition. When his neighbor, Thao, a young Hmong teenager, becomes pressured by his gang member cousin to steal Walt's Gran Torino, Kowalski sets out to reform the youth. Drawn against his will into the life of Thao's family, Walt is soon taking steps to protect them from the gangs that infest their neighborhood
Language
eng
Work
Publication
Edition
Widescreen ed.
Extent
1 videodisc (116 min.)
Note
Originally released as a motion picture in 2008
Isbn
9781419872570
Instance
Label
Gran Torino
Title
Gran Torino
Statement of responsibility
Warner Bros. Pictures presents in association with Village Roadshow Pictures, a Double Nickel Entertainment, a Malpaso Production ; produced by Robert Lorenz, Bill Gerber ; story by David Johannson & Nick Schenk ; screenplay by Nick Schenk ; produced and directed by Clint Eastwood
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Subject
Genre
Language
eng
Summary
Walt Kowalski is a widower who holds onto his prejudices despite the changes in his Michigan neighborhood and the world around him. Walt is a grumpy, tough-minded, unhappy old man, who can't get along with either his kids or his neighbors. He is a Korean War veteran whose prize possession is a 1972 Gran Torino he keeps in mint condition. When his neighbor, Thao, a young Hmong teenager, becomes pressured by his gang member cousin to steal Walt's Gran Torino, Kowalski sets out to reform the youth. Drawn against his will into the life of Thao's family, Walt is soon taking steps to protect them from the gangs that infest their neighborhood
Cataloging source
TEFMT
Characteristic
videorecording
Credits note
Director of photography, Tom Stern ; editors, Joel Cox, Gary D. Roach
Dewey number
791.43/72
Intended audience
MPAA rating: R; for language throughtout, and some violence
Language note
English, French, or Spanish dialogue; English, French, or Spanish subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
LC call number
PN1997.2
LC item number
.G73 2009
PerformerNote
Clint Eastwood, Bee Vang, Ahney Her, Christopher Carley
http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorDate
1930-
http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorName
  • Lorenz, Robert
  • Gerber, Bill
  • Johannson, David
  • Schenk, Nick
  • Eastwood, Clint
  • Vang, Bee
  • Her, Ahney
  • Carley, Christopher
  • Warner Bros. Pictures (1969- )
  • Village Roadshow Pictures
  • Double Nickel Entertainment (Firm)
  • Malpaso (Company)
  • Warner Home Video (Firm)
Runtime
116
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  • Widowers
  • Torino automobile
  • Hmong American teenage boys
  • Gangs
  • Hmong American families
  • Family
Technique
live action
Label
Gran Torino, Warner Bros. Pictures presents in association with Village Roadshow Pictures, a Double Nickel Entertainment, a Malpaso Production ; produced by Robert Lorenz, Bill Gerber ; story by David Johannson & Nick Schenk ; screenplay by Nick Schenk ; produced and directed by Clint Eastwood, (videorecording)
Instantiates
Publication
Note
Originally released as a motion picture in 2008
Color
multicolored
Configuration of playback channels
quadrophonic multichannel or surround
Dimensions
4 3/4 in.
Dimensions
other
Edition
Widescreen ed.
Extent
1 videodisc (116 min.)
Isbn
9781419872570
Medium for sound
videodisc
Other control number
883929033164
Other physical details
sd., col.
Publisher number
1000041155
Sound on medium or separate
sound on medium
Specific material designation
videodisc
System control number
  • (OCoLC)ocn317155768
  • 610573
System details
DVD, region 1, widescreen (2.35:1); Dolby Digital
Video recording format
DVD
Label
Gran Torino, Warner Bros. Pictures presents in association with Village Roadshow Pictures, a Double Nickel Entertainment, a Malpaso Production ; produced by Robert Lorenz, Bill Gerber ; story by David Johannson & Nick Schenk ; screenplay by Nick Schenk ; produced and directed by Clint Eastwood, (videorecording)
Publication
Note
Originally released as a motion picture in 2008
Color
multicolored
Configuration of playback channels
quadrophonic multichannel or surround
Dimensions
4 3/4 in.
Dimensions
other
Edition
Widescreen ed.
Extent
1 videodisc (116 min.)
Isbn
9781419872570
Medium for sound
videodisc
Other control number
883929033164
Other physical details
sd., col.
Publisher number
1000041155
Sound on medium or separate
sound on medium
Specific material designation
videodisc
System control number
  • (OCoLC)ocn317155768
  • 610573
System details
DVD, region 1, widescreen (2.35:1); Dolby Digital
Video recording format
DVD

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