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 Topic: ..."Gran Torino" MoviePosted: 23-April-2009 at 4:51AM |
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Here's a blurb about the car in the Gran Torino movie including who restored it and where it went after the movie.
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Posted: 10-March-2009 at 7:58AM |
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For your question Ford72GTS, the car was purchased from some Movie Company, but SUPPOSEDLY after the movie was finished Eastwood bought the car for himself.
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Posted: 10-March-2009 at 5:30AM |
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Book office to date of Gran Torino, 141 Million and counting.
Book office of Milk which Sean Penn won best actor Oscar and which Clint wasn't even nominated, 31 Million.
I'll say no more on that subject.
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Posted: 05-March-2009 at 5:45AM |
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I can't tell, but if that image is reverses, might account for the crest being on the other side.
I am not able to make out in that poster- it the steering wheel visable?
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Posted: 05-March-2009 at 3:39AM |
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Latest take on Gran Torino movie is 139 million and counting. The movie still playing here locally, but hope to score their poster when it's finished it's run. Here's a link: http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=grantorino.htm
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Posted: 13-February-2009 at 5:01AM |
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Yeah, I wondered about the medallion placement on the front grille too. Maybe something to do with how they wanted to shoot the scenes; something like, "Hey, we can't see the medallion in this shot, so how 'bout moving it to the other side of the grille; nobody will notice...." Nice poster and free. Box office mojo (here's a link) shows $121 million and counting. Clint's best picture ever in $. Still can't believe he didn't even get an academy nod for his performance. |
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Posted: 11-February-2009 at 10:43AM |
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It's in the same spot in the movie.
My small town local cinema showed the movie this past week. I somewhat know the owner and I asked him about the poster.
SCORE!!
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Posted: 23-January-2009 at 6:30AM |
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i noticed too the grill emblem was in the wrong place on the poster, it almost looks retouched. but i dont remember if the car in the movie was that way.
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Posted: 23-January-2009 at 5:28AM |
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The movie was excellent, and Clint did an excellent job acting. Too bad he got snubbed by the Oscar crowd, but we all know he did an terrific job.
I was very excited when I heard about his movie because as mentioned before it'd give the '72 Torino some seperation from the S&H cars. My 72 GTS is a red fastback, and as soon as I tell anyone about the car, they usually say S&H (especially because of the colour). Now I can say, that it's like Clint's car. I thought the car in the movie was a pretty nice example, but did anyone notice that the grille emblem is placed in the wrong spot? This just was such an obvious flaw to me. I also noted that car had no chrome trim around the fenders which most sport models seem to have (I believe they were std equipment on the GTS). As for the engine, I remember when the read off the specs they only said "Cobra-Jet engine", but didn't specify displacement. I guess this would have to be the Q-code 351, but we never see an underhood shot. Does anyone know who owns the Torino in the movie? I am curious who picked that '72 GTS for the movie and why it was chosen? Regardless, I am happy to see the '72 GTS on the big screen. |
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Posted: 22-January-2009 at 7:43AM |
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im shocked that the dark knight got so little too, Chris Nolan should have been nominated for best director, but I'm very disappointed that Gran Torino didnt get anything.........
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Posted: 22-January-2009 at 6:30AM |
 I'm not surprised.
Why would they want to nominate a film that has a car the supposedly brought down Detroit?
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Posted: 22-January-2009 at 2:21AM |
 Well as I suspected, the Academy of Motion Pictures voters did not nominate Clint Eastwood for best actor for Gran Torino. I'm disappointed, but not surprised. If you'd like to see the list of the nominees, here's a link without comment, Paul: http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/Movies/01/22/oscar.nominations/
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Posted: 21-January-2009 at 7:57AM |
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According to Boxofficemojo.com, Starsky made 88 million and Dukes made 80 million in their domestic run.
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Posted: 21-January-2009 at 6:40AM |
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the movie has made 71 million bucks so far. not too shabby. what did the 'dukes' movie or starsky and hutch make?
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Posted: 21-January-2009 at 1:51AM |
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Hard to believe it got beat out this week by some crap called "Mall Cop".
You know what would be cool. Besides posters, if someone brings out hats & t-shirts.
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Posted: 20-January-2009 at 7:53AM |
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I went to see Gran Torino this weekend and was pleasantly surprised to see a packed house on a Saturday afternoon no less. Clint Eastwood has always been one of my favorite actors and I thought his performance was Oscar-worthy; although, I have my doubts the Oscar voters will even nominate him. I especially appreciated the closing credits' song, "Gran Torino" sung by Clint himself in character. Finally, the 1972 GTS was as nice as I expected. It was great to see our cars getting some positive attention/press. For those of you who had asked in previous posts, here's a link for a 27 x 41 inch movie poster through epic theaters website. See the link at the bottom right corner that says, buy posters. http://www.epictheatres.com/
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Posted: 18-January-2009 at 4:18PM |
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Welcome to the board Legend.
Create a new thread introducing yourself so you don't end up hijacking this thread.
Oh BTW...we LOVE TO SEE PICS AND HEAR STORIES! baout your Torino!!!!
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Posted: 18-January-2009 at 3:29PM |
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new to the site, i love this place, already found some good information
i bought a 1973 gran torino sport 3 years ago... been driving it and enjoying it but will begin restoring it this year. 351 cleveland, fmx trans, it is beautiful and will be gorgeous when she is fixed up...
i saw the movie, it is great. i am gonna go see it again this coming weekend and i will buy it when it comes out on dvd...
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Posted: 13-January-2009 at 8:04AM |
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Ya, I couldn't believe that ricer punks even knew what a Corba Jet was.
Torinos were made in both Canada & USA. But not sure where.
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Posted: 13-January-2009 at 7:45AM |
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351 Cobra Jet is what they said in the movie
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Posted: 13-January-2009 at 4:29AM |
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Does any one remember the guys describing the car in the driveway? Did they say 429 Cobra Jet or 351 Cobra Jet?
Was this model actually built in Dearborn? I thought they were build up in Oakville? .d |
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Posted: 12-January-2009 at 3:48PM |
Maybe because he really is the grouchy old neighbor!
I also heard this was great. I got to get out more...just got back from a business trip yesterday...still tired from the time change (Vegas)... |
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Posted: 12-January-2009 at 10:14AM |
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I am here in Iraq and I just watched it on DVD! Only paid $3 for it too!Anyone who has been here can tell you...
you can get any movie you want before it is no longer in the theaters!
I liked the movie!
The car was a co-star and just went to show Wally's old school ways and appreciation for keeping things taken care of! It did play a huge underlying role in this movie!
The car was/is BEAUTIFUL!!! and to see the laser stripe at night with the lights hitting it... WOW!
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Posted: 12-January-2009 at 9:31AM |
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The official movie poster is now available on the Epic Theatres website. Here's the link: http://www.epictheatres.com/ At the bottom of the site there is a link that says buy movie posters. The poster is 27 x 41 inches and is selling for $24.99. I've bought posters from this site before and was very pleased each time. I'd suggest passing on the framing options though because you can get frames for the movie posters cheaper through places like Michaels. Paul~ |
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Posted: 12-January-2009 at 9:26AM |
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Total gross since limited release is $40.1 million. Here's a link: http://www.mtv.com/movies/news/articles/1602521/story.jhtml Paul~
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Posted: 12-January-2009 at 6:36AM |
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the paper i read today said 29 million over the weekend. maybe 81million since its been released?
so glad Clint was involved, it wouldnt be the same film if say dustin hoffman was lead role.
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Posted: 12-January-2009 at 1:55AM |
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#1 movie on the weekend with 29 million! 40 since release.
Edited by MarkGubinski - 12-January-2009 at 10:09AM |
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Posted: 09-January-2009 at 4:42PM |
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i just got back from the theater, all i can say is go see it! Its extremely well written and directed, Clint plays the old grouchy neighbor perfectly. I'm buying it on dvd when it comes out.
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Posted: 09-January-2009 at 4:05PM |
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Just got back from the theatre in Windsor. Great movie. The packed house enjoyed it too. Clint is still the toughest guy around even at 82. He doesn't even have to do anything, just stare at you.
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Posted: 08-January-2009 at 6:16AM |
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Looks like wide release everywhere this weekend.
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