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2008 · 116 min · R

Gran Torino

Directed by Clint Eastwood · Drama

Gran Torino (2008) is a Drama film, directed by Clint Eastwood set in Detroit during the 2000s. It runs 116 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of redemption, family & loyalty, and war's cost run throughout.

Composer
Kyle EastwoodMichael Stevens
Cinematography
Tom Stern
Cast
Clint EastwoodChristopher CarleyBee VangAhney HerBrian HaleyGeraldine HughesDreama WalkerBrian Howe

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Detroit
Setting
Urban
When
2000s

Premise & themes

Themes
RedemptionFamily & LoyaltyWar's Cost
Tone
BleakHopeful

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadAntihero
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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