Grand Auto Theft: L.A. (2014) Filming Locations and Cast Details

This simple writing is about two specific movies, “Grand Auto Theft: L.A.” and “Gran Torino”, focusing on the filming locations, key players and some interesting facts behind the scenes. “Grand Auto Theft: L.A.”, filmed in Los Angeles, is an action movie directed by Jeff Leroy. On the other hand, “Gran Torino” directed by Clint Eastwood, was shot in several places across Detroit, Michigan.

Where it Filmed?

“Grand Auto Theft: L.A.” was filmed in Los Angeles, California in 2014. As for “Gran Torino”, the movie was shot in several locations around Detroit, Michigan. Some of these include Rhode Island Street in Highland Park, St. Ambrose Catholic Church on Hampton Road, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Richard Menge Post on Sherwood Avenue, Widgren’s Barber Shop on West 11 Mile Road, Pointe Hardware & Lumber on Kercheval Avenue and Charlevoix Street at Drexel Street.

Cast Details

Trivia and Facts

• In the movie “Gran Torino”, Clint Eastwood directed and played the role of Walt Kowalski who becomes close to the Hmong community in Detroit, which was hit hard by the car industry’s setback.
• Eastwood’s house in the film is located at 238 Rhode Island Street, Highland Park, which is a private property.
• Kowalski’s wife’s funeral was filmed at St Ambrose Catholic Church in Detroit.
• A major portion of the film was shot in Highland Park and Grosse Pointe Park areas of Detroit.
• For “Grand Auto Theft: L.A.”, a band named Reach Around Rodeo Clowns contributed two songs in the soundtrack.

Geo Location Details

• Location Name: Los Angeles, California, USA
  • Latitude: 34.0549076
  • Longitude: -118.242643
  • Place ID: ChIJE9on3F3HwoAR9AhGJW_fL-I
  • Map Link: Google Map
  • Place Address: Los Angeles, CA, USA
  • Timezone: America/Los_Angeles