Grosse Pointe Blank (1997)
Even a hit man deserves a second shot.
Hitman Martin Blank becomes a moving target after he rebuffs a fellow assassin's invitation to form a union. On the advice of his quirky assistant and neurotic psychiatrist, Martin begrudgingly heads out to Grosse Pointe, Michigan for his ten-year high school reunion, where he soon comes across the woman he jilted on prom night.
Director: George Armitage
Genre: Action, Comedy, Thriller, Romance
Runtime: 107 min
Release Date: April 11, 1997
Cast
- John Cusack - Martin Q. Blank
- Minnie Driver - Debi Newberry
- Dan Aykroyd - Grocer
- Joan Cusack - Marcella
- Alan Arkin - Dr. Oatman
- Hank Azaria - Steven Lardner
- Jeremy Piven - Paul Spericki
- Mitchell Ryan - Mr. Bart Newberry
- Michael Cudlitz - Bob Destepello
- Steve Pink - Terry Rostand
Screenplay
- Tom Jankiewicz (Story)
- Tom Jankiewicz (Screenplay)
- D.V. DeVincentis (Screenplay)
- Steve Pink (Screenplay)
- John Cusack (Screenplay)
Music: Joe Strummer
Cinematography: Jamie Anderson
Editing: Brian Berdan
Production: Caravan Pictures, Roger Birnbaum Productions, Hollywood Pictures, New Crime Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $15M
Box Office: $31M
Original Language: en
Themes
High School Reunion and Comedy, Cold-Blooded Assassin and Contracts, Cold-Blooded Hitman and Contracts, Cartel's Ruthless Grip and Violence
Keywords
michigan, hitman, therapist, radio station, psychopath, reunion, union, high school reunion, old girlfriend, professional assassin, cartel, gun fight, coming home
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Grosse Pointe Blank about?
- Hitman Martin Blank becomes a moving target after he rebuffs a fellow assassin's invitation to form a union. On the advice of his quirky assistant and neurotic psychiatrist, Martin begrudgingly heads out to Grosse Pointe, Michigan for his ten-year high school reunion, where he soon comes across the woman he jilted on prom night.
- Who directed Grosse Pointe Blank?
- Grosse Pointe Blank was directed by George Armitage.
- Who stars in Grosse Pointe Blank?
- Grosse Pointe Blank stars John Cusack, Minnie Driver, Dan Aykroyd, Joan Cusack, Alan Arkin, Hank Azaria.
- How long is Grosse Pointe Blank?
- Grosse Pointe Blank has a runtime of 1h 47m (107 minutes).
- What genre is Grosse Pointe Blank?
- Grosse Pointe Blank is a Action, Comedy, Thriller, Romance film.
- What is the budget of Grosse Pointe Blank?
- Grosse Pointe Blank had a budget of $15M.
- How much did Grosse Pointe Blank gross?
- Grosse Pointe Blank grossed $31M worldwide.
- Where was Grosse Pointe Blank produced?
- Grosse Pointe Blank was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Grosse Pointe Blank?
- The themes of Grosse Pointe Blank include: High School Reunion and Comedy, Cold-Blooded Assassin and Contracts, Cold-Blooded Hitman and Contracts, Cartel's Ruthless Grip and Violence.