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4.0 / 10(10 votes)IMDb19991h 29m$16K Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Bobby G. Can't Swim

Synopsis

Bobby G. lives life on the edge in this real, raw New York street drama. Bobby is a small-time coke dealer, always on the hustle but rarely successful. He lives in Hell's Kitchen with his Puerto Rican girlfriend Lucy, who makes ends meet as a prostitute. A typical day finds Bobby selling $20 bags to neighborhood locals and passing cars. A yuppie kid looking to score a kilo of coke approaches him to broker a deal and Bobby sees the opportunity of a lifetime to make some real money. His rough days may just be over. With the tidy profit he could even leave the business. Playing out of his league, Bobby arranges to get the kilo from Astro, a fearsome, high-level drug dealer. Though Lucy announces that she's decided to go back to Puerto Rico and pleads with him to make a fresh start too, Bobby is sticking to his deal and isn't going anywhere now, convinced he'll be 'livin' large in a matter a' days...

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Bobby G. Can't Swim -Trailer

Type: Trailer • Published 2011-01-17

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

March 6, 1999

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Financials & Box Office Performance

Released

Production Budget

Undisclosed

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$16K

Total global ticket sales

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
John-Luke Montias
Screenplay & Story
John-Luke Montias
Original Score
Ed Tomney
Original Title
Bobby G. Can't Swim
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 29m
Worldwide Gross
$16K
Production Studios
cineBLAST! Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

John-Luke Montias

Screenplay & Story

John-Luke Montias

Original Score & Music

Ed Tomney

Director of Photography

George Gibson

Film Editing

Michiel Pilgram

Producers

Kevin Chinoy, Julia Coppola, Gill Holland, J.D. Matonti, Michael Morley

Department Leadership Roster

Michiel Pilgram

Editor

J.C. Davidson

Producer

John-Luke Montias

Writer

George Gibson

Director of Photography

Michiel Pilgram

Producer

John-Luke Montias

Director

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bobby G. Can't Swim

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What is Bobby G. Can't Swim about?

Bobby G. lives life on the edge in this real, raw New York street drama. Bobby is a small-time coke dealer, always on the hustle but rarely successful. He lives in Hell's Kitchen with his Puerto Rican girlfriend Lucy, who makes ends meet as a prostitute. A typical day finds Bobby selling $20 bags to neighborhood locals and passing cars. A yuppie kid looking to score a kilo of coke approaches him to broker a deal and Bobby sees the opportunity of a lifetime to make some real money. His rough days may just be over. With the tidy profit he could even leave the business. Playing out of his league, Bobby arranges to get the kilo from Astro, a fearsome, high-level drug dealer. Though Lucy announces that she's decided to go back to Puerto Rico and pleads with him to make a fresh start too, Bobby is sticking to his deal and isn't going anywhere now, convinced he'll be 'livin' large in a matter a' days...

Who directed Bobby G. Can't Swim?

Bobby G. Can't Swim was directed by John-Luke Montias.

Who stars in Bobby G. Can't Swim?

The principal cast of Bobby G. Can't Swim includes John-Luke Montias, Susan Mitchell, Vincent Vega, Norman Middleton, Gilbert Glenn Brown.

When was Bobby G. Can't Swim released and how long is it?

Bobby G. Can't Swim was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.

How much did Bobby G. Can't Swim make at the box office?

Bobby G. Can't Swim grossed $16K in worldwide ticket sales.

Who composed the musical score for Bobby G. Can't Swim?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Bobby G. Can't Swim was composed by Ed Tomney.