Friday 6 February 2009

Gran Torino 2008

Gran Torino is a 2008 American drama film directed by, produced by, and starring Clint Eastwood. It is the highest-grossing movie of Eastwood's career. The film features a predominantly Hmong cast, as well as Eastwood's younger son, Scott Eastwood. Eastwood's older son, Kyle Eastwood, provided the score. The film opened to theaters in a limited release in North America on December 12, 2008, and later to a wide release on January 9, 2009.

To view the Original Trailer, click below:

To watch the Jamie Cullum music video, click below:

Gran Torino 2008 DVD with a couple of featurettes as extras

Below: Gran Torino Blu-ray
Below: A great publicity shot from Gran Torino
Style A U.S. 1 sheet poster

Style A U.S. 1 sheet (Clean art)

Style B U.S. 1 sheet poster

Style B U.S. 1 sheet (Clean art)

Here's a nice selection of stills from Gran Torino which marks Clint's return to the Big screen since Million Dollar Baby in 2004.



































Jazz Singer Jamie Cullum features on the Gran Torino soundtrack, singing with Clint no less, on the wonderful title track. Here is a great shot that was taken of Clint backstage at a Cullum show on the 21st September 2008, possibly during the post production stages of Gran Torino? Which begs the question; Was this the first meeting that lead to Cullum becoming involved with the project? A great photo nonetheless, thanks to the original photographer for sharing it on the web.

Some Material from around the world:
Here is the Japanese Gran Torino artwork as featured on the chirashi mini poster

Below: Here's 2 nice full page 'For your consideration' ads, for Best Actor


Below: Gran Torino plays at the Odeon Cinema in London's Leicester Square

Below: Setting up a shot with crew for Gran Torino

1 comment:

Alexander said...

was one of the best movies i ve seen. just really a diamond.
rgds alex