Plot
Walt Kowalski (Clint Eastwood) is a widower who holds onto his prejudices despite the changes in his Michigan neighborhood and the world around him. Kowalski 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 Lor (Bee Vang), a young Hmong teenager under pressure from his gang member cousin, tries to steal his Gran Torino, Kowalski sets out to reform the youth. Drawn against his will into the life of Thao's family, Kowalski is soon taking steps to protect them from the gangs that infest their neighborhood.
Written by
Nick Schenk, Dave Johannson
Directed by
Clint Eastwood
Crew
Production Countries
Germany, United States of America
Production Companies
Warner Bros. Pictures, WV Films IV, Village Roadshow Pictures, Malpaso Productions, Gerber Pictures, Double Nickel Entertainment, Matten Productions
Languages
English
Awards
21 wins & 23 nominations total