Gran Torino
(Blu-ray) 

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Published
Burbank, CA : Distributed by Warner Home Video, ©[2009].
Format
Blu-ray
Edition
Special edition ; widescreen.
ISBN
9781622241750 :, 9786312883753, 1419872583, 9781419872587
Physical Desc
1 Blu-ray (116 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. 
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Published
Burbank, CA : Distributed by Warner Home Video, ©[2009].
Edition
Special edition ; widescreen.
Language
English
ISBN
9781622241750 :, 9786312883753, 1419872583, 9781419872587
UPC
883929033249, 883929066483

Notes

General Note
Title from container.
General Note
Originally released as a motion picture in 2008.
General Note
Special features: "Manning the wheel:" the meaning of manhood as reflected in American car culture; "Gran Torino: more than a car:" visit Detroit and the Woodward Dream Cruise, an annual vintage car event where buffs describe the unique bond between men and vehicles featurette; "The Eastwood way:" exploring Clint Eastwood's filmmaking process up close; additional exclusive features via BD-Live.
Creation/Production Credits
Director of photography, Tom Stern ; editors, Joel Cox, Gary D. Roach.
Participants/Performers
Clint Eastwood, Bee Vang, Ahney Her, Christopher Carley.
Description
Walt Kowalski is a widower who holds onto his prejudices despite the changes in his Michigan neighborhood and the world around him. Walt is a grumpy, tough-minded, unhappy old man, who can't get along with either his kids or his neighbors. He is a Korean War veteran whose prize possession is a 1972 Gran Torino he keeps in mint condition. When his neighbor, Thao, a young Hmong teenager, becomes pressured by his gang member cousin to steal Walt's Gran Torino, Kowalski sets out to reform the youth. Drawn against his will into the life of Thao's family, Walt is soon taking steps to protect them from the gangs that infest their neighborhood.
Target Audience
MPAA rating: R; for language throughout, and some violence.
System Details
Blu-ray, widescreen (2.40:1); Dolby TrueHD 5.1 surround, Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, 1080p High Definition ; (Special features: Dolby Digital stereo., 1080i High Definition). This Blu-ray disc requires a Blu-ray player.
Language
English (TrueHD 5.1, Dolby 5.1), dubbed French (Dolby 5.1), dubbed Portuguese (Dolby 5.1) or dubbed Spanish (Dolby 5.1) dialogue, English, French, Portuguese or Spanish subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Lorenz, R., Gerber, B., Johannson, D., Schenk, N., Eastwood, C., Vang, B., Her, A., & Carley, C. (2009). Gran Torino (Special edition ; widescreen.). Distributed by Warner Home Video.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Robert Lorenz et al.. 2009. Gran Torino. Distributed by Warner Home Video.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Robert Lorenz et al.. Gran Torino Distributed by Warner Home Video, 2009.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Lorenz, Robert, et al. Gran Torino Special edition ; widescreen., Distributed by Warner Home Video, 2009.

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