---
title: "Grosse Pointe Blank"
year: 1997
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/grosse-pointe-blank-1997"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 9434
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 107
community_rating: 7.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Grosse Pointe Blank (1997) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/grosse-pointe-blank-1997

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Grosse Pointe Blank is a film first released in 1997. Catalogued under Action, Comedy, Thriller, Romance. Produced and broadcast by Caravan Pictures, Roger Birnbaum Productions, Hollywood Pictures. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A hitman returns home for a reunion, confronting love and danger."

### Why Watch
- Blend of action, comedy, and romance
- Quirky supporting characters like his assistant and psychiatrist
- Unique premise of a hitman at a high‑school reunion

### Caveats & Content Note
- Violent scenes may be off‑putting for some viewers
- Tone & Suitability: The film mixes hit‑man violence with humor and romance, making it suited for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, comedy, thriller, romance

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: George Armitage
- **Networks / Studios**: Caravan Pictures, Roger Birnbaum Productions, Hollywood Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **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*
- **Jeremy Piven** as *Paul Spericki*
- **Mitchell Ryan** as *Mr. Bart Newberry*
- **Michael Cudlitz** as *Bob Destepello*
- **Steve Pink** as *Terry Rostand*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What does Martin Blank do for a living?
He works as a hitman.

### Q: Why does he travel to Grosse Pointe?
He goes to attend his ten‑year high school reunion.

### Q: Who advises him to return home?
His quirky assistant and neurotic psychiatrist advise him to go.

### Q: What genres are combined in the film?
The movie blends action, comedy, thriller, and romance.

### Q: When was the film released in the United States?
It was released on April 11, 1997.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Grosse Pointe Blank — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/9434)

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