Bobby Deerfield (1977): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Bobby Deerfield is a 1977 romantic drama directed by Sydney Pollack, starring Al Pacino, Anny Duperey and Walter McGinn. It is partly based on Heaven Has No Favorites by Erich Maria Remarque and Richard Winston. It runs 2 hours 4 minutes and earned $9.3 million worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actor) at the Golden Globes 1978. Critics gave it 29% on Rotten Tomatoes and 47 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 4m (124 min)
- Director
- Sydney Pollack
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Bobby Deerfield About?
The premise of Bobby Deerfield without spoilers, adapted from Heaven Has No Favorites by Erich Maria Remarque and Richard Winston. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After a devastating crash, celebrated Formula One driver Bobby Deerfield, portrayed by Al Pacino, finds himself facing a life-altering recovery. While hospitalized, he encounters Lillian, a resilient woman battling her own challenges. Their unexpected connection forces Bobby to confront his self-assuredness and fragility, prompting him to re-evaluate his life and opening him up to the possibility of love amidst the turmoil of his situation.
Bobby Deerfield Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- car racing
- american in europe
- falling in love
- tragic romance
- near death experience
- death in a car accident
- love
- road trip
- terminal illness
- racecar driver
- car race
- based on novel
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- character name in title
- racing car accident
- loner
- health clinic
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- florence italy
- picnic
- obsession
- fear of death
- premarital sex
- train
- exploding car
- montage
- jogging
- race car
- formula 1
- magician
- hot air balloon
- title spoken by character
- filming a commercial
- brother brother estrangement
- funeral service
- paris france
- swiss woman
- man wears sunglasses
- bare chested male
- family estrangement
- old family photograph
- car on fire
- racing car track
- formula one driver
- magic act
- car ferry
- dying lover
- uncle niece relationship
- hot air ballooning
- mae west impersonation
- faking a story
Bobby Deerfield Cast
Al Pacino leads the cast, with Anny Duperey and Walter McGinn. Directed by Sydney Pollack; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Sydney Pollack
Also Starring in Bobby Deerfield
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Bobby Deerfield Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Bobby Deerfield 29% on Rotten Tomatoes and 47 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 29% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 45%
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Metacritic 47 Metascore
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TMDB 59% User score
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Bobby Deerfield Plot Summary
What happens in Bobby Deerfield from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Bobby Deerfield, Al Pacino, a dedicated Formula 1 race driver, starts on a track where he stares at skid marks and searches for clues to a recent crash. In a vivid dream, he sees his friend Bertrand Modave near his car and keeps asking for a key, only to awaken with a jolt. He flicks on the bedside lamp, visits the bathroom, and then lies awake again, replaying that day. The scene then shifts to a race where fans crowd the pit with chants of his name, and his French girlfriend Lydia, Anny Duperey, stands nearby. The race itself becomes chaotic: one car clips another and explodes, a reminder of the danger that surrounds them.
Full summary
The whole story of Bobby Deerfield, scene by scene
Bobby Deerfield Box Office
Bobby Deerfield grossed $9.3 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$9.3M
- US & Canada
- $9.3M
Bobby Deerfield Awards & Nominations
Bobby Deerfield earned 1 award nomination, including Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actor) at the Golden Globes 1978.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Golden Globes 1978 1 nomination- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actor) – Al Pacino
Bobby Deerfield Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Bobby Deerfield.
How Well Do You Know Bobby Deerfield?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who portrays the title character, Bobby Deerfield, in the film?
Cars in Bobby Deerfield
34 cars on screen, including the 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta GT and the 1976 Brabham BT 45 Alfa Romeo.
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1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta GT Main role -
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1971 Citroën DS 21 Minor role
Bobby Deerfield Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “常在心头” and “Un attimo una vita”.
- Also known as
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- 常在心头
- Un attimo una vita
- Un instante, una vida
- Um Momento
- Uma Vida
- Жизнь взаймы
- Боби Диърфийлд
- 夕阳之恋
- 바비 디필드
- Älskade, dröj hos mig
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Bobby Deerfield FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of Bobby Deerfield, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Bobby Deerfield?
Bobby Deerfield runs 2 hours 4 minutes (124 minutes).
When was Bobby Deerfield released?
Bobby Deerfield was released on September 29, 1977.
Who directed Bobby Deerfield?
Bobby Deerfield was directed by Sydney Pollack.
More films by Sydney Pollack Who is in the cast of Bobby Deerfield?
Bobby Deerfield stars Al Pacino, Anny Duperey and Walter McGinn, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Bobby Deerfield make at the box office?
Bobby Deerfield grossed $9.3 million worldwide.
How is Bobby Deerfield rated?
Bobby Deerfield has 29% on Rotten Tomatoes, 47 on Metacritic and 59% on TMDB.
Is Bobby Deerfield based on a book?
Yes. Bobby Deerfield is partly adapted from Heaven Has No Favorites by Erich Maria Remarque, Richard Winston and Clara Winston.
Was Bobby Deerfield nominated for any awards?
Bobby Deerfield received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
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