Grosse Pointe Blank
“Even a hit man deserves a second shot.”
Synopsis
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.
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Grosse Point Blank (1997) Original Theatrical Trailer [4K] [FTD-0583]
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-11-03
Top Cast
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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
K. Todd Freeman
Kenneth McCullers
Doug Dearth
Eckhart
Ann Cusack
Amy
Barbara Harris
Mary Blank
Jenna Elfman
Tanya
Belita Moreno
Mrs. Kinetta
Bill Cusack
Waiter
Patrick O'Neill
Nathaniel (as Pat O'Neill)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 11, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 18, 1998
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$15M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$31.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.07x
+$16.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Armitage
- Screenplay & Story
- Tom Jankiewicz, D.V. DeVincentis, John Cusack, Steve Pink
- Original Score
- Joe Strummer
- Original Title
- Grosse Pointe Blank
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Budget
- $15M
- Worldwide Gross
- $31.1M
- Production Studios
- Caravan Pictures, Roger Birnbaum Productions, Hollywood Pictures, New Crime Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Armitage
Tom Jankiewicz, D.V. DeVincentis, John Cusack, Steve Pink
Joe Strummer
Jamie Anderson
Brian Berdan
Susan Arnold, Roger Birnbaum
Department Leadership Roster
George Armitage
Director
Tom Jankiewicz
Screenplay
Susan Arnold
Producer
Joe Strummer
Original Music Composer
Jamie Anderson
Director of Photography
Brian Berdan
Editor
D.V. DeVincentis
Screenplay
John Cusack
Screenplay
Steve Pink
Screenplay
Roger Birnbaum
Producer
Stephen Altman
Production Design
Eugenie Bafaloukos
Costume Design
Buddy Joe Hooker
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Grosse Pointe Blank
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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?
The principal cast of Grosse Pointe Blank includes John Cusack, Minnie Driver, Dan Aykroyd, Joan Cusack, Alan Arkin.
When was Grosse Pointe Blank released and how long is it?
Grosse Pointe Blank was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
What was the box office and production budget of Grosse Pointe Blank?
Grosse Pointe Blank had a reported production budget of $15M and grossed $31.1M at the worldwide box office (2.07 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Grosse Pointe Blank?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Grosse Pointe Blank was composed by Joe Strummer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Grosse Pointe Blank?
Grosse Pointe Blank holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).