[PAR] [TLE] Gran Torino [SEP] Gran Torino is a 2008 American drama film directed and produced by Clint Eastwood, who also starred in the film.  The film co-stars Christopher Carley, Bee Vang and Ahney Her.  This was Eastwood's first starring role since 2004's "Million Dollar Baby".  The film features a large Hmong American cast, as well as one of Eastwood's younger sons, Scott.  Eastwood's oldest son, Kyle, provided the score.  "Gran Torino" opened via a limited theatrical release in North America on December 12, 2008, and later to a worldwide release on January 9, 2009.  Set in Detroit, Michigan, it is the first mainstream American film to feature Hmong Americans.  Many Lao Hmong war refugees resettled in the U.S. following the communist takeover of Laos in 1975. [PAR] [TLE] Walt Kowalski [SEP] Walter "Walt" Kowalski is the main character of the film "Gran Torino", portrayed by Clint Eastwood.
[PAR] [TLE] Gran Torino [ SEP ] Gran Torino is a 2008 American drama film directed and produced by Clint Eastwood , who also starred in the film . The film co - stars Christopher Carley , Bee Vang and Ahney Her . This was Eastwood 's first starring role since 2004 's " Million Dollar Baby " . The film features a large Hmong American cast , as well as one of Eastwood 's younger sons , Scott . Eastwood 's oldest son , Kyle , provided the score . " Gran Torino " opened via a limited theatrical release in North America on December 12 , 2008 , and later to a worldwide release on January 9 , 2009 . Set in Detroit , Michigan , it is the first mainstream American film to feature Hmong Americans . Many Lao Hmong war refugees resettled in the U.S. following the communist takeover of Laos in 1975 . [PAR] [TLE] Walt Kowalski [ SEP ] Walter " Walt " Kowalski is the main character of the film " Gran Torino " , portrayed by Clint Eastwood .
Walter "Walt" Kowalski is the main character of a film released in what year?
Walter " Walt " Kowalski is the main character of a film released in what year ?
2008
2008