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Grand Theft Auto III

  • Video Game
  • 2001
  • M
IMDb RATING
8.6/10
19K
YOUR RATING
Grand Theft Auto III (2001)
Grand Theft Auto 3
Play trailer0:33
1 Video
53 Photos
GangsterHeistActionCrime

A young bank robber escapes from police custody and works his way up through the mafia ladder of Liberty City.A young bank robber escapes from police custody and works his way up through the mafia ladder of Liberty City.A young bank robber escapes from police custody and works his way up through the mafia ladder of Liberty City.

  • Writers
    • James Worrall
    • Paul Kurowski
    • Dan Houser
  • Stars
    • Frank Vincent
    • Joe Pantoliano
    • Michael Madsen
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    8.6/10
    19K
    YOUR RATING
    • Writers
      • James Worrall
      • Paul Kurowski
      • Dan Houser
    • Stars
      • Frank Vincent
      • Joe Pantoliano
      • Michael Madsen
    • 96User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 4 BAFTA Awards
      • 2 wins & 5 nominations total

    Videos1

    Grand Theft Auto 3
    Trailer 0:33
    Grand Theft Auto 3

    Photos53

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    Frank Vincent
    Frank Vincent
    • Salvatore Leone
    • (voice)
    Joe Pantoliano
    Joe Pantoliano
    • Luigi Goterelli
    • (voice)
    Michael Madsen
    Michael Madsen
    • Toni Cipriani
    • (voice)
    Michael Rapaport
    Michael Rapaport
    • Joey Leone
    • (voice)
    Debi Mazar
    Debi Mazar
    • Maria
    • (voice)
    • (as Debbi Mazar)
    Kyle MacLachlan
    Kyle MacLachlan
    • Donald Love
    • (voice)
    Robert Loggia
    Robert Loggia
    • Ray Machowski
    • (voice)
    Guru
    • 8-Ball
    • (voice)
    Sondra James
    • Momma
    • (voice)
    Lianna Pai
    Lianna Pai
    • Asuka
    • (voice)
    • (as Liana Pai)
    Les Mau
    • Kenji
    • (voice)
    Cynthia Farrell
    • Catalina
    • (voice)
    Al Espinosa
    Al Espinosa
    • Miguel
    • (voice)
    Chris Phillips
    Chris Phillips
    • El Burro
    • (voice)
    • …
    Hunter Platin
    • Chico
    • (voice)
    • …
    Walter Mudu
    • D-Ice
    • (voice)
    • …
    Curtis McClarin
    • Curtly
    • (voice)
    • (scenes deleted)
    Bill Fiore
    • Darkel
    • (voice)
    • (scenes deleted)
    • Writers
      • James Worrall
      • Paul Kurowski
      • Dan Houser
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews96

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    9Ivan Ravenous

    Just awesome

    To put it simply, Grand Theft Auto 3 is one of the very best video games, or any form of entertainment for that matter, ever made.

    You've probably heard about how graphically violent this game is, and there's certainly no denying it. People (criminals, gang members, cops, pedestrians, etc.) can be murdered in a variety of entertaining ways, but GTA3 isn't about mindless mayhem. The game is actually story driven, and that, combined with awesome gameplay (driving being a main factor of course) is what really puts it over the top. It's quite an experience as you rise through the ranks from petty Jack-of-all-trades thug-for-hire to a millionaire. Chock full of tons of fun missions, from carjacking to assassinations to body disposal and anything else your employer needs you to do.

    Enough of my pretentious praise though. If you haven't played Grand Theft Auto 3 yet, what are you waiting for?!
    9EVON1TY

    Great evolution of TPS games.

    Superior big game with real good graphics. The game has cons but this was one of the biggest games of its time. And its story is also real good mafia story. It may deserve 10 points but I thought 9 is better for this game. I'm but it has real gloomy air. It is good someways but with dark weather and blur effect it becomes a terrible looking visual.
    9bradycorrion-69251

    Happy 20th Anniversary to this game

    Twenty years ago today, Grand Theft Auto 3 came out for the PlayStation 2 and I really hope that this game gets remastered for the PlayStation 4 and maybe the PlayStation 5 today or soon.
    10syaril-99019

    Childhood

    Oh my god, so much nostalgia and lot of memories on this game. I remember the first game i ever played on my pc is this game. My first impression is how very amazing this game and looks so real. Until now i still loved this game and i never forget about the memories i had with this game.
    au_law2001

    Liberty justified!

    This is one of the most entertaining and controversial, yet wonderful games out there. Though it received heat from parents everywhere and other countries tried to ban it, it is without a doubt one of the best, and one of a kind out there(Do they think younger ones would play this? This is for older ones). Well it may not be for everyone, due to the violent content, grammar, and sex, but hey it is a satire of everyday life, but mostly depicting a grimy, rough city, supposedly this is supposed to be New York, where you control a nameless(we shall learn his name in GTA:SA!) and speechless gangster who's been wronged by the gang he worked for, now he goes freelance in the Pulp Fiction-esquire environment of Liberty City, where you work for different gang factions, just to do their dirty work. But that's not it, you can also walk around steel a car, and do whatever you will, it's non-linear! And because it is, you don't have to do some of the missions, though most of them are part of the story. This is one of the best and it is the first game of it's kind I played. If you like this play also Mafia(more like a 1930's GTA to me), GTA Vice City, and GTA San Andreas, thank you Rockstar, it's good, see.

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    Heist
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The main character of this game, Claude, does not say a single word throughout the entire game, though you can hear him grunting when he falls after jumping and groaning if he ends up drowning in the river. Rockstar Games later admitted that the decision of a non-speaking character was made so that the player could identify more with him.
    • Goofs
      In the mission "Under Surveillance", Asuka's dialogue doesn't match the subtitles in every other version except PS2. The script was changed to the FBI and the subtitles don't reflect this. In the mobile version, the Mafia subtitles were changed to the FBI, but the other lines still don't match.
    • Quotes

      Pedestrian: Yep, I've been drinkin' again.

    • Crazy credits
      After the screen fades to black, Maria bickers over breaking her nail. A gunshot is heard and we are left with the impression that "Silent Guy" has shot her.
    • Alternate versions
      The iOS and Android versions have enhanced models and textures from the Xbox version and a map.
    • Connections
      Edited into Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition (2021)
    • Soundtracks
      Stripe Summer
      (uncredited)

      by Dil-Don't

      Written and produced by Craig Conner

      Vocals - Heidi Hazelton

      Available on Head Radio

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    FAQ14

    • Why doesn't the Diablos leader El Burro make an appearance in this game?
    • Who are the games antagonists?
    • Why does Claude have no speaking role?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 23, 2001 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
      • Austria
    • Official site
      • Official Site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
      • Italian
      • Sicilian
      • Japanese
      • Chinese
    • Also known as
      • Grand Theft Auto 3
    • Filming locations
      • New York City, New York, USA(Liberty City)
    • Production companies
      • Rockstar North
      • Rockstar Games
      • Rockstar Vienna
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    • Sound mix
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