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Grosse Pointe Blank (1997)

โ€œEven a hit man deserves a second shot.โ€

7.0/10 ยท 1,075 votes 1h 47m r ActionComedyThrillerRomance

#40 of 113 films from 1997 #640 of 2168 in action

Directed by George Armitage ยท Written by John Cusack, D.V. DeVincentis, Steve Pink, Tom Jankiewicz

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Overview

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.

Cast

John Cusackas Martin Q. Blank
Minnie Driveras Debi Newberry
Dan Aykroydas Grocer
Joan Cusackas Marcella
Alan Arkinas Dr. Oatman
Hank Azariaas Steven Lardner
Jeremy Pivenas Paul Spericki
Mitchell Ryanas Mr. Bart Newberry
Michael Cudlitzas Bob Destepello
Steve Pinkas Terry Rostand
K. Todd Freemanas Kenneth McCullers
Doug Dearthas Eckhart
Ann Cusackas Amy
Barbara Harrisas Mary Blank

Facts

Release dateApril 11, 1997
Runtime107 min (1h 47m) โ€” about the same as the 1997 average of 109 min
GenresAction, Comedy, Thriller, Romance
LanguageEN
Budget$15,000,000
Box office$31,100,000 (2.1ร— budget)
IMDbtt0119229

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Questions

How long is Grosse Pointe Blank?
Grosse Pointe Blank runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Is Grosse Pointe Blank worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7/10 across 1,075 votes, which places it #40 of 113 films released in 1997 in this index (top 65%) and #640 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Grosse Pointe Blank?
Grosse Pointe Blank was directed by George Armitage.
Who stars in Grosse Pointe Blank?
John Cusack as Martin Q. Blank; Minnie Driver as Debi Newberry; Dan Aykroyd as Grocer; Joan Cusack as Marcella; Alan Arkin as Dr. Oatman; Hank Azaria as Steven Lardner.
What is Grosse Pointe Blank rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Grosse Pointe Blank?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/19234.

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