Grosse Pointe Blank (1997): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Grosse Pointe Blank is a 1997 comedy thriller directed by George Armitage, starring John Cusack, Joan Cusack and Dan Aykroyd. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes and earned $28.1 million worldwide. Critics gave it 82% on Rotten Tomatoes and 76 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 47m (107 min)
- Director
- George Armitage
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Grosse Pointe Blank About?
The premise of Grosse Pointe Blank without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Martin Blank, a professional assassin, returns to his Michigan hometown for his high school reunion, forcing a collision of his dangerous profession and his past. A previous job gone wrong triggers a personal crisis, leading him to reconnect with his former girlfriend, Debi Newberry. While grappling with his identity and the emptiness of his life, Martin finds himself pursued by rival hitmen and must decide whether to seek a path to redemption or continue as a killer.
Grosse Pointe Blank Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- long range rifle
- range
- time bomb
- man wears eyeglasses
- television
- television set
- fictional drug
- return home
- word play in title
- grosse pointe michigan
- michigan
- dark comedy
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- school
- satire comedy
- convertible car
- assassin
- reunion
- high school reunion
- high school
- suburb
- hitman
- psychiatrist
- secretary
- radio
- therapist
- nsa
- union
- party
- f word
- laser gun
- mixed martial arts
- building explosion
- biblical quote
- retirement home
- alzheimer's disease
- wiretapping
- nsa agent
- old flame
- warrior
- one man army
- place name in title
- tough guy
- knife
- stabbed with a knife
- kiss
- female removes her clothes
- kissing while having sex
- ex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationship
- gun fu
- old friend
Grosse Pointe Blank Cast
John Cusack leads the cast, with Joan Cusack and Dan Aykroyd. Directed by George Armitage; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Director George Armitage
Grosse Pointe Blank Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Grosse Pointe Blank 82% on Rotten Tomatoes and 76 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
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IMDb 7.3 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 82% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 86%
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Metacritic 76 Metascore
User score 7.9
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TMDB 69% User score
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Grosse Pointe Blank Plot Summary
What happens in Grosse Pointe Blank from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film kicks off with Martin Q Blank (John Cusack), a hired assassin, meticulously prepping a high-powered rifle while on a call with his assistant, Marcella (Joan Cusack). As he hunts down a bike messenger in the bustling streets of Los Angeles, Marcella reads an invitation to Martin’s ten-year high school reunion in Grosse Pointe, his hometown near Detroit. In the midst of the chaos, Martin dispatches the messenger just as a target emerges from a hotel, igniting a frenzied shootout. Amidst the confusion, he spots his rival, Grocer (Dan Aykroyd), another assassin who is establishing a coalition of killers, but Martin, feeling disillusioned and annoyed, prefers to work solo.
Full summary
The whole story of Grosse Pointe Blank, scene by scene
Grosse Pointe Blank Box Office
Grosse Pointe Blank grossed $28.1 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$28.1M
- US & Canada
- $28.1M
Grosse Pointe Blank Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Grosse Point Blank (1997) Original Theatrical Trailer [4K] [FTD-0583]
How Well Do You Know Grosse Pointe Blank?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who plays the lead role of Martin Q Blank?
Cars in Grosse Pointe Blank
18 cars on screen, including the 1996 Lincoln Town Car and the 1991 BMW 735iL E32.
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1993 Chevrolet Caprice Estate Important role -
1988 Ford Club Wagon Important role
Grosse Pointe Blank Also Known As
25 alternative titles, including “Grosse Pointe Blank – Erst der Mord, dann das Vergnügen” and “그로스 포인트 블랭크”.
- Also known as
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- Grosse Pointe Blank – Erst der Mord, dann das Vergnügen
- 그로스 포인트 블랭크
- Tueurs à gages
- Ein Mann - Ein Mord
- Un asesino algo especial
- Grosse Pointe Blank: Ein Mann - Ein Mord
- L'ultimo contratto
- Romantik Katil
- Убийство в Гросс-Пойнте
- Otthon, véres otthon
- O Último Contrato
- Lejemordernes Træf
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- Το Τελευταίο Συμβόλαιο Θανάτου
- מפגש בגרוס פוינט
- Zabijanie na Śniadanie
- Matador em Conflito
- Убиец под прицел
- Jasný terč
- 这个杀手将有难
- Вбивство у Ґросс-Пойнті
- Tiro al blanco
- Un assassí una mica especial
- Grosse Point Blank - Även en lönnmördare behöver en träff ibland
- Plaćenik
- Le Tueur de Grosse Pointe
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Grosse Pointe Blank FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Grosse Pointe Blank, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Grosse Pointe Blank?
Grosse Pointe Blank runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).
When was Grosse Pointe Blank released?
Grosse Pointe Blank was released on April 11, 1997.
Who directed Grosse Pointe Blank?
Grosse Pointe Blank was directed by George Armitage.
More films by George Armitage Who is in the cast of Grosse Pointe Blank?
Grosse Pointe Blank stars John Cusack, Joan Cusack and Dan Aykroyd, among 4 credited actors.
How much did Grosse Pointe Blank make at the box office?
Grosse Pointe Blank grossed $28.1 million worldwide.
How is Grosse Pointe Blank rated?
Grosse Pointe Blank has 7.3/10 on IMDb, 82% on Rotten Tomatoes, 76 on Metacritic and 69% on TMDB.
Does Grosse Pointe Blank have a post-credit scene?
No. Grosse Pointe Blank has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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