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Even a hit man deserves a second shot. - Grosse Pointe Blank
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Title: Grosse Pointe Blank

Release Date: 11 Apr 1997

Runtime: 1h 47m

Genre: Action, Comedy, Thriller, Romance

Director: Caravan Pictures, Roger Birnbaum Productions, Hollywood Pictures, New Crime Productions

Production Companies: Caravan Pictures, Roger Birnbaum Productions, Hollywood Pictures, New Crime Productions

Overview: Martin Blank is a hitman for hire. When he starts to develop a conscience, he botches a couple of routine jobs. On the advice of his secretary and his psychiatrist, he decides to attend his ten-year high school reunion in Grosse Pointe, Michigan.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.9 (913 votes)

Cast

  • Martin Q. Blank: John Cusack
  • Debi Newberry: Minnie Driver
  • Grocer: Dan Aykroyd
  • Marcella: Joan Cusack
  • Dr. Oatman: Alan Arkin
  • Steven Lardner: Hank Azaria
  • Paul Spericki: Jeremy Piven
  • Mr. Bart Newberry: Mitchell Ryan
  • Bob Destepello: Michael Cudlitz
  • Terry Rostand: Steve Pink
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