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Bobby Z

Original title: The Death and Life of Bobby Z
  • 20072007
  • RR
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
15K
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Laurence Fishburne, Paul Walker, and Olivia Wilde in Bobby Z (2007)
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  • Action
  • Crime
  • Thriller
A DEA agent provides former Marine Tim Kearney with a way out of his prison sentence: impersonate Bobby Z, a recently deceased drug dealer, in a hostage switch with a crime lord.A DEA agent provides former Marine Tim Kearney with a way out of his prison sentence: impersonate Bobby Z, a recently deceased drug dealer, in a hostage switch with a crime lord.A DEA agent provides former Marine Tim Kearney with a way out of his prison sentence: impersonate Bobby Z, a recently deceased drug dealer, in a hostage switch with a crime lord.
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
15K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • John Herzfeld
  • Writers
    • Bob Krakower(screenplay)
    • Larry Schapiro(screenplay)
    • Don Winslow(novel)
  • Stars
    • Paul Walker
    • Laurence Fishburne
    • Olivia Wilde
Top credits
  • Director
    • John Herzfeld
  • Writers
    • Bob Krakower(screenplay)
    • Larry Schapiro(screenplay)
    • Don Winslow(novel)
  • Stars
    • Paul Walker
    • Laurence Fishburne
    • Olivia Wilde
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 35User reviews
    • 27Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
  • Videos1

    Bobby Z aka "The Death and Life of Bobby Z"
    Trailer 1:15
    Bobby Z aka "The Death and Life of Bobby Z"

    Photos18

    Brad Phillips in Bobby Z (2007)
    Laurence Fishburne and Paul Walker in Bobby Z (2007)
    Laurence Fishburne and Paul Walker in Bobby Z (2007)
    Joaquim de Almeida and Olivia Wilde in Bobby Z (2007)
    Paul Walker in Bobby Z (2007)
    Paul Walker in Bobby Z (2007)
    Olivia Wilde in Bobby Z (2007)
    Laurence Fishburne in Bobby Z (2007)
    Paul Walker in Bobby Z (2007)
    Troy Brenna, Paul Walker, Chuck Liddell, Tim Sylvia, Daniel N. Butler, and Brad Phillips in Bobby Z (2007)
    Troy Brenna, Paul Walker, Chuck Liddell, and Tim Sylvia in Bobby Z (2007)
    Chuck Liddell and Ben Rothwell in Bobby Z (2007)

    Top cast

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    Paul Walker
    Paul Walker
    • Tim Kearneyas Tim Kearney
    Laurence Fishburne
    Laurence Fishburne
    • Tad Gruszaas Tad Grusza
    Olivia Wilde
    Olivia Wilde
    • Elizabethas Elizabeth
    Jason Flemyng
    Jason Flemyng
    • Brianas Brian
    Keith Carradine
    Keith Carradine
    • Johnsonas Johnson
    Joaquim de Almeida
    Joaquim de Almeida
    • Don Huerteroas Don Huertero
    J.R. Villarreal
    J.R. Villarreal
    • Kitas Kit
    Jason Lewis
    Jason Lewis
    • Bobby Zas Bobby Z
    Jacob Vargas
    Jacob Vargas
    • Jorge Escobaras Jorge Escobar
    Michael Bowen
    Michael Bowen
    • Dukeas Duke
    M.C. Gainey
    M.C. Gainey
    • Boom Boomas Boom Boom
    Josh Stewart
    Josh Stewart
    • Monkas Monk
    Margo Martindale
    Margo Martindale
    • Macyas Macy
    Raymond J. Barry
    Raymond J. Barry
    • Stanleyas Stanley
    • (as Raymond Barry)
    Julio Oscar Mechoso
    Julio Oscar Mechoso
    • Mexican Detectiveas Mexican Detective
    Pat Miletich
    • Rojasas Rojas
    • (as Patrick Miletich)
    Chuck Liddell
    Chuck Liddell
    • Maddogas Maddog
    Oleg Taktarov
    Oleg Taktarov
    • Olegas Oleg
    • Director
      • John Herzfeld
    • Writers
      • Bob Krakower(screenplay)
      • Larry Schapiro(screenplay)
      • Don Winslow(novel)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Initially, the film was going to be released theatrically by Warner Bros., who have a first look deal with Millennium Films, but after the film tested poorly, WB decided to pass. Sony picked it up as a direct-to-video feature.
    • Goofs
      At the ranch, one of the characters refers to a horse as the progeny of Red Rum. Red Rum did not sire any offspring as he was a gelding.
    • Quotes

      Tad Gruzsa: You know why you're here.

      Tim Kearney: Probably cuz you want me to roll over on somebody, right?

      Tad Gruzsa: Wrong, we don't want you to roll over on somebody. We want you to be somebody.

      Tim Kearney: That's what my mom used to say!

    • Alternate versions
      The European versions of this film open and close with a hippie played by Bruce Dern talking about the death and life of Bobby Z. The US version does not have these scenes which open and bookend the movie.
    • Soundtracks
      Thing About Me
      Written by David Dearmon

      Performed by Calvin Scott

    User reviews35

    Review
    Top review
    6/10
    Beat by a loser.
    To see Thirteen (Olivia Wilde) from House makes the movie a "must-see" all by itself. But there is much more promise in this film with action star Paul Walker, and the ever popular Laurence Fishburne.

    Walker is playing this drug dealer and is trying to get Fishburne's partner back. You know, what can go wrong, will go wrong. Now, he is on his own.

    The name of the game here is action. From the first scene, we see Tim/Bobby (Walker) getting in trouble, and it never stops. After an exciting horse/motorcycle chase, he takes off with his (Bobby's) son. He has the feds, the drug lords, and a biker gang after him. Not a good bet to survive, but he is an ex-Marine. Never bet against the Marines.

    Don't expect anything more than fast action and you will not be disappointed.

    Joaquim de Almeida, who you should remember as Bucho in Desperado, is the bad guy here.

    I can forgive anything director John Herzfeld does in this film as I am forever grateful for his introduction of the hot Charlize Theron in 2 Days in the Valley.
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    • Nov 8, 2009

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 20, 2007 (Italy)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Germany
    • Official site
      • Millennium Media
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Bobby Z'nin Yaşamı ve Ölümü
    • Filming locations
      • Island Way, Dana Point, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Millennium Films
      • Eclectic Pictures
      • Equity Pictures Medienfonds GmbH & Co. KG IV
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $22,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $413,454
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 37 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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