The Death and Life of Bobby Z
“To live a life of his own, he has to die first.”
Synopsis
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. When the negotiations go awry, Kearney flees, with Z's son in tow.
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The Death and Life of Bobby Z (2007) - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-09-08
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Paul Walker
Tim Kearney
Laurence Fishburne
Tad Gruzsa
Olivia Wilde
Elizabeth
Jason Lewis
Bobby Z
Michael Bowen
Duke
Richard Bairos
Drug dealer
Jarrod Bunch
Security Guard
Shirly Brener
Surfer Girl
Keith Carradine
Johnson
Chuck Liddell
Maddog
Joaquim de Almeida
Don Huertero
Paul Diaz
Felipe
Troy Brenna
Actor
Rebekah Chaney
Ashley
Adamo P. Cultraro
Monk's Boat Captain
Jason Flemyng
Brian Cervier
Rob Fleming
Prisoner
Carrie Fleshman
Server at party
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 4, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 22, 2007
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$22M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$413K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.02x
-$21.6M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Herzfeld
- Screenplay & Story
- Bob Krakower, Allen Lawrence, Don Winslow
- Original Score
- Tim Jones
- Original Title
- The Death and Life of Bobby Z
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Budget
- $22M
- Worldwide Gross
- $413K
- Production Studios
- Eclectic Pictures, Millennium Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Herzfeld
Bob Krakower, Allen Lawrence, Don Winslow
Tim Jones
John Bailey
Bruce Cannon, Alain Jakubowicz
Matt Luber, Keith Samples, Brandon Hill, Manfred D. Heid, Avi Lerner
Department Leadership Roster
Matt Luber
Producer
Tim Jones
Original Music Composer
John Herzfeld
Director
Gae S. Buckley
Production Design
Keith Samples
Producer
Brandon Hill
Producer
Omar Veytia
Producer
Peter Schlessel
Producer
Heidi Jo Markel
Producer
Paul Walker
Producer
Bruce Cannon
Editor
Stan Erdreich
Producer
Alain Jakubowicz
Editor
Larry Schapiro
Producer
Bob Krakower
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Death and Life of Bobby Z
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What is The Death and Life of Bobby Z about?
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. When the negotiations go awry, Kearney flees, with Z's son in tow.
Who directed The Death and Life of Bobby Z?
The Death and Life of Bobby Z was directed by John Herzfeld.
Who stars in The Death and Life of Bobby Z?
The principal cast of The Death and Life of Bobby Z includes Paul Walker, Laurence Fishburne, Olivia Wilde, Jason Lewis, Michael Bowen.
When was The Death and Life of Bobby Z released and how long is it?
The Death and Life of Bobby Z was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Death and Life of Bobby Z?
The Death and Life of Bobby Z had a reported production budget of $22M and grossed $413K at the worldwide box office (0.02 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Death and Life of Bobby Z?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Death and Life of Bobby Z was composed by Tim Jones.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Death and Life of Bobby Z?
The Death and Life of Bobby Z holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).