Walt Kowalski is a widower, grumpy, tough-minded, borderline-hateful, unhappy old man who can’t get along with either his kids or his neighbors, a Korean War veteran whose prize possession is a 1973 Gran Torino he keeps in cherry condition. When his neighbor Tao, a young Hmong teenager, tries to steal his Gran Torino, Kowalski sets out to reform the youth. Drawn against his will into the life of Tao’s family, Kowalski is soon taking steps to protect them form the gangs that foul their neighborhood.

Production Status:	Released
Genres:	Action/Adventure, Drama and Thriller
Running Time:	1 hr. 56 min.
Release Date:	December 12th, 2008 (limited), January 16th, 2009 (wide)
MPAA Rating:	R for language throughout and some violence.
Distributors:	Warner Bros. Pictures Distribution
Production Co.:	Village Roadshow Pictures Entertainment, Gerber Pictures, Malpaso Productions, Double Nickel Entertainment
Studios:	Warner Bros. Pictures
U.S. Box Office:	$73,232,000
Filming Locations:	Michigan, United States
Produced in:	United States