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Grosse Pointe Blank is a american film of genre Thriller directed by George Armitage released in USA on 11 april 1997 with John Cusack
Grosse Pointe Blank (1997)
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Add to a movie listReleased in USA 11 april 1997
Length 1h47
Directed by George Armitage
OriginUSA
Themes Films about terrorism
Rating72%
Grosse Pointe Blank is a 1997 American comedy crime film directed by George Armitage, and starring John Cusack, Minnie Driver, Alan Arkin and Dan Aykroyd. The film is 1980s revival-themed, and the soundtrack features mainly independent music from that decade. The film received positive reviews from critics, and grossed $28,084,357.
Synopsis
Professional assassin Martin Blank finds himself depressed, disenchanted and bored with his work. A major problem is his chief rival Grocer, whose effort to cartelize the hitman business puts him at potentially lethal odds with the unaccompanied Martin. Following a botched contract, Martin receives an invitation to his 10-year high school reunion in his hometown of Grosse Pointe, Michigan. Initially reluctant to attend, he is pressured into it by both his therapist, Dr. Oatman, and his secretary, Marcella. She books him a contract in Michigan that coincides with the reunion, ostensibly to smooth things over with the client whose contract was botched.Actors
John Cusack
(Martin Q. Blank)
Minnie Driver
(Debi Newberry)
Alan Arkin
(Dr. Oatman)
Dan Aykroyd
(Grocer)
Joan Cusack
(Marcella)
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