Grosse Pointe Blank

Grosse Pointe Blank is a 1997 American dark comedy film directed by George Armitage and written by Tom Jankiewicz, D. V. DeVincentis, Steve Pink, and John Cusack. Based on a story written by Jankiewicz, it follows a professional assassin who leaves Los Angeles to attend a high school reunion in his hometown of Grosse Pointe, Michigan, where he reconnects with the girlfriend he abandoned on prom night. The film stars Cusack, Minnie Driver, and Dan Aykroyd.

The score of Grosse Pointe Blank was composed by Joe Strummer of the Clash, and its soundtrack subsequently became notable for featuring a number of popular and alternative punk rock, ska, and new wave songs. The film was released by Buena Vista Pictures through the Hollywood Pictures label, receiving generally positive reviews from critics and grossing $31 million on a $15 million budget.