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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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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
  • 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
  • Videos6

    Bobby Z aka "The Death and Life of Bobby Z"
    Trailer 1:15
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    Bobby Z: Better Than Bobby
    Clip 1:39
    Watch Bobby Z: Better Than Bobby
    Bobby Z: I'm In Rehabilitation
    Clip 2:10
    Watch Bobby Z: I'm In Rehabilitation
    Bobby Z: Shut Up And Get Up
    Clip 1:25
    Watch Bobby Z: Shut Up And Get Up
    Bobby Z: Seduction
    Clip 2:10
    Watch Bobby Z: Seduction
    Bobby Z: Three Time Loser
    Clip 1:26
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    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 and J.R. Villarreal 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 Kearney
    Laurence Fishburne
    Laurence Fishburne
    • Tad Grusza
    Olivia Wilde
    Olivia Wilde
    • Elizabeth
    Jason Flemyng
    Jason Flemyng
    • Brian
    Keith Carradine
    Keith Carradine
    • Johnson
    Joaquim de Almeida
    Joaquim de Almeida
    • Don Huertero
    J.R. Villarreal
    J.R. Villarreal
    • Kit
    Jason Lewis
    Jason Lewis
    • Bobby Z
    Jacob Vargas
    Jacob Vargas
    • Jorge Escobar
    Michael Bowen
    Michael Bowen
    • Duke
    M.C. Gainey
    M.C. Gainey
    • Boom Boom
    Josh Stewart
    Josh Stewart
    • Monk
    Margo Martindale
    Margo Martindale
    • Macy
    Raymond J. Barry
    Raymond J. Barry
    • Stanley
    • (as Raymond Barry)
    Julio Oscar Mechoso
    Julio Oscar Mechoso
    • Mexican Detective
    Pat Miletich
    • Rojas
    • (as Patrick Miletich)
    Chuck Liddell
    Chuck Liddell
    • Maddog
    Oleg Taktarov
    Oleg Taktarov
    • Oleg
    • Director
      • John Herzfeld
    • Writers
      • Bob Krakower(screenplay)
      • Larry Schapiro(screenplay)
      • Don Winslow(novel)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more 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 17:00 -18:00 Gruzsa, is handling a flat top M16, with no scope. Several shots have a green cross hair over his target, as if he is using a scope.
    • 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
    Review
    Featured review
    8/10
    lots of fun
    I quite like Paul Walker, just the way he did in Running Scared and Into the Blue. Though his act is still so so, but frankly he show lots of fun in his movies. Walker done best portraying a rebellious smart-ass in his movies. Bobby Z is taken into this account. Fishburne as always, doing great. But Olivia is lack in her role, needs to show in more persuasive:). I think the director doing so well to deliver a crunchy, easy to chew, and also entertaining flick. Plus, the plot kept you eager to know the whole story, as it started with mystery and show its cover during the story goes. I can say, I'm having fun watching this flick. Thus, I can give this 8 out of 10 for satisfying the audience with fun.
    helpful•9
    13
    • ara_hanins
    • May 6, 2007

    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
      • The Death and Life of Bobby Z
    • Filming locations
      • Island Way, Dana Point, California, USA(Bridge Tim jumps from at the end)
    • Production companies
      • Millennium Films
      • Eclectic Pictures
      • Equity Pictures Medienfonds GmbH & Co. KG IV
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    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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