Gran Torino is a drama from 2008. The movie is about a Korean War veteran whose goal is to redeem a Hmong teenager, who tried to steal his prized 1972 Gran Torino, and himself. The film is filled with interesting and surprising facts about the characters and the locations where it was filmed.
Where it Filmed?
The filming for Gran Torino took place in several locations in Michigan, USA. The key places where the shooting of the movie took place include Grosse Pointe Park, Royal Oak, 238 Rhode Island Street Highland Park, Center Line, and Highland Park.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Clint Eastwood | Walt Kowalski |
| Christopher Carley | Father Janovich |
| Bee Vang | Thao |
| Ahney Her | Sue |
| Brian Haley | Mitch Kowalski |
| Geraldine Hughes | Karen Kowalski |
| Dreama Walker | Ashley Kowalski |
| Brian Howe | Steve Kowalski |
| John Carroll Lynch | Barber Martin |
| William Hill | Tim Kennedy |
| Brooke Chia Thao | Vu |
| Chee Thao | Grandma |
| Choua Kue | Youa |
| Xia Soua Chang | Kor Khue |
| Sonny Vue | Smokie |
| Doua Moua | Spider |
| Greg Trzaskoma | Bartender |
| John Johns | Al |
| Davis Gloff | Darrell |
| Cory Hardrict | Duke |
| Nana Gbewonyo | Monk |
| Arthur Cartwright | Prez |
| Austin Douglas Smith | Daniel Kowalski |
| Conor Liam Callaghan | David Kowalski |
| Julia Ho | Dr. Chu |
| Maykao K. Lytongpao | Gee |
| Carlos Guadarrama | Head Latino |
| Andrew Tamez-Hull | Latino Gangbanger |
| Antonio Mireles | Latino Gangbanger |
| Ia Vue Yang | Hmong Flower Woman |
| Zoua Kue | Hmong Flower Woman |
| Elvis Thao | Hmong Gangbanger |
| Jerry Lee | Hmong Gangbanger |
| Lee Mong Vang | Hmong Gangbanger |
| Tru Hang | Hmong Grandfather |
| Alice Lor | Hmong Granddaughter |
| Tong Pao Kue | Hmong Husband |
| Douacha Ly | Hmong Man |
| Parng D. Yarng | Hmong Neighbor |
| Nelly Yang Sao Yia | Hmong Wife |
| Marty Bufalini | Lawyer |
| My-Ishia Cason-Brown | Muslim Receptionist |
| Clint Ward | Officer |
| Stephen Kue | Officer Chang |
| Rochelle Winter | Waitress |
| Claudia Rodgers | White Woman Neighbor |
| Vincent Bonasso | Tailor |
| Sean Baligian | Old Man on Porch (uncredited) |
| Darline Bucchare | Church member (uncredited) |
| Shelagh Conley | Extra (uncredited) |
| Jeffrey Feingold | Neighbor (uncredited) |
| William C. Fox | Family Friend (uncredited) |
| Vong Lee | Hmong Neighbor With Baby (uncredited) |
| Arnold Montey | Family Friend (uncredited) |
| Rio Scafone | Family Friend (uncredited) |
| Jeffrey Scott Basham | Man on Street (uncredited) |
| Tony Stef’Ano | Man on Street (uncredited) |
| Carey Torrice | Blonde (uncredited) |
| Kevin Walsh | Extra – Hardware Store exterior (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The director of the movie is Clint Eastwood.
- Nick Schenk, Dave Johannson are the writers of the film.
- Main stars of the movie are Clint Eastwood, Christopher Carley, Bee Vang.
- Clint Eastwood played the character Walt Kowalski in the movie.
- Gran Torino earned 21 wins and received 22 nomination awards.
- The movie was a top-rated film and secured the 177th spot on the list.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Royal Oak, Michigan, USA
- Latitude: 42.4894801
- Longitude: -83.1446485
- Place ID: ChIJ9yvNbPnFJIgREDPK70HTDwc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Royal Oak, MI, USA
- Timezone: America/Detroit
- Location Name: 238 Rhode Island Street Highland Park Michigan, USA
- Latitude: 42.400074
- Longitude: -83.0833133
- Place ID: ChIJHSdzaovNJIgRih7Df4zduoI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 238 Rhode Island St, Highland Park, MI 48203, USA
- Timezone: America/Detroit
- Location Name: Center Line, Michigan, USA
- Latitude: 42.4850362
- Longitude: -83.0277002
- Place ID: ChIJD7H–o3QJIgRKbHo91fHJJY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Center Line, MI, USA
- Timezone: America/Detroit
- Location Name: Highland Park, Michigan, USA
- Latitude: 42.4055925
- Longitude: -83.096868
- Place ID: ChIJyQUcWerNJIgR913c7LWM_zs
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Highland Park, MI 48203, USA
- Timezone: America/Detroit
