Movie "Gran Torino" - DVD Movies Encyclopedia

Short description of the movie "Gran Torino"

Clint Eastwood stars as Walt Kowalski, 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 an old man, who can't get along with either his kids or his neighbors, a Korean War veteran whose prize possession is a 1972 Gran Torino he keeps in mint condition. When his neighbor Tao, 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 Tao's family, Kowalski is soon taking steps to protect them from the gangs that infest their neighborhood.

Starring actors in "Gran Torino" movie:

John Anton as a character Family Friend John Anton starred only in the movie "Gran Torino"

Ramon Camacho as a character Latino #3 Ramon Camacho starred only in the movie "Gran Torino"

Christopher Carley as a character Father Janovich Christopher Carley also starred in the next movies: "Lions for Lambs" in a role of Sniper; "Garden State" in a role of Gleason Party Drunk;

Clint Eastwood as a character Walt Kowalski Clint Eastwood also starred in the next movies: "A Fistful of Dollars" in a role of Joe; "Magnum Force" in a role of Insp. 'Dirty' Harry Callahan; "In the Line of Fire" in a role of Secret Service Agent Frank Horrigan; "For a Few Dollars More" in a role of Monco; "Dirty Harry" in a role of Insp. Harry Callahan; "The Bridges of Madison County" in a role of Robert Kincaid; "Unforgiven" in a role of William 'Bill' Munny; "The Rookie" in a role of Nick Pulovski; "Two Mules for Sister Sara" in a role of Hogan; "Coogan's Bluff" in a role of Deputy Sheriff Walt Coogan; "Kelly's Heroes" in a role of Pvt. Kelly; "Where Eagles Dare" in a role of Lt. Morris Schaffer; "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" in a role of Blondie; "Pale Rider" in a role of Preacher; "The Outlaw Josey Wales" in a role of Josey Wales; "The Beguiled" in a role of Cpl. John McBurney; "High Plains Drifter" in a role of The Stranger; "Paint Your Wagon" in a role of Pardner; "Revenge of the Creature" in a role of Lab Technician; "Tightrope" in a role of Capt. Wes Block; "The Dead Pool" in a role of Insp. 'Dirty' Harry Callahan; "Sudden Impact" in a role of Harry Callahan; "Honkytonk Man" in a role of Red Stovall; "Blood Work" in a role of Terry McCaleb; "Absolute Power" in a role of Luther Whitney; "A Perfect World" in a role of Chief Red Garnett; "Heartbreak Ridge" in a role of Gunnery Sgt. Tom 'Gunny' Highway; "Escape from Alcatraz" in a role of Frank Morris; "The Enforcer" in a role of Insp. 'Dirty' Harry Callahan; "Thunderbolt and Lightfoot" in a role of John ; "Firefox" in a role of Mitchell Gant;

William C. Fox as a character Family Friend William C. Fox also starred in the next movies: "Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story" in a role of School Teacher;

Nana Gbewonyo as a character Monk Nana Gbewonyo also starred in the next movies: "Coach Carter" in a role of Junior Battle;

Brian Haley as a character Mitch Kowalski Brian Haley also starred in the next movies: "Baby's Day Out" in a role of Veeko; "That Darn Cat" in a role of Marvin; "The Man Who Wasn't There" in a role of Officer Krebs;

Cory Hardrict as a character Duke Cory Hardrict starred only in the movie "Gran Torino"

Ahney Her as a character Sue Lor Ahney Her starred only in the movie "Gran Torino"

Brian Howe as a character Steve Kowalski Brian Howe also starred in the next movies: "Catch Me If You Can" in a role of Earl Amdursky; "The Pursuit of Happyness" in a role of Jay Twistle; "Deja Vu" in a role of Medical Examiner; "RV" in a role of Marty; "Taking Chances" in a role of Stover Barksdale;

Jerry Lee as a character Hmong Gang Banger 2 Jerry Lee starred only in the movie "Gran Torino"

Anthony Moscato as a character VFW Verteran Anthony Moscato starred only in the movie "Gran Torino"

Doua Moua as a character Spider Doua Moua also starred in the next movies: "Uncertainty" in a role of Internet Cafe Clerk;

Austin Douglas Smith as a character Daniel Kowalski Austin Douglas Smith starred only in the movie "Gran Torino"