The Death and Life of Bobby Z (2007): Cast & Plot
The Death and Life of Bobby Z is a 2007 action thriller directed by John Herzfeld, starring Jason Lewis as Bobby Z, Paul Walker and Richard Bairos. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Director
- John Herzfeld
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Eclectic Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Death and Life of Bobby Z About?
The premise of The Death and Life of Bobby Z without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
To claim his own future, Tim Kearney must first die. A DEA agent offers the ex‑Marine a chance to escape his prison term by assuming the identity of Bobby Z, a recently killed drug dealer, and taking part in a hostage exchange with a powerful crime lord. When the deal collapses, Kearney runs, pulling Z’s son along as a reluctant hostage.
The Death and Life of Bobby Z Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- child in jeopardy
- abandoned by father
- iraq war veteran
- biker gang
- cabin cruiser
- truck crash
- dishonorable discharge
- assault and battery
- aryan brotherhood
- surfer dude
- military veteran
- father figure
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- corrupt dea agent
- mexican drug cartel
- doppelganger
- horseback chase
- cowboy
- drug kingpin
- attempted murder
- marijuana dealer
- falling in love
- bag of money
- human smuggler
- house party
- sunset boulevard los angeles
- implied sex
- motorbike chase
- illegitimate birth
- san diego california
- california coast
- surfer
- whip marks
- agent
- caper crime
- drug crime
- hostage rescue goes wrong
- prison
- on the run
- drug lord
- vegan
- talking to oneself in a mirror
- neck breaking
- slapped in the face
- chase
- water fountain
- two on a motorcycle
- tied up
- thrown through a window
- tattoo
- tattoo parlor
The Death and Life of Bobby Z Cast & Characters
Jason Lewis leads the cast as Bobby Z, with Paul Walker as Tim Kearney and Richard Bairos as Drug dealer. Directed by John Herzfeld; 34 actors are credited in all.
- Director John Herzfeld
- Jason Lewis as Bobby Z
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Paul Walker as Tim Kearney - Richard Bairos as Drug dealer
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Laurence Fishburne as Tad Gruzsa
Also Starring in The Death and Life of Bobby Z
· 30 more- Dax Garner Aryan Brotherhood inmate
- Joaquim de Almeida Don Huertero
- Thomas Rosales Jr. Huertero Thug
- Jason Flemyng Brian Cervier
- Olivia Wilde Elizabeth
- J.R. Villarreal Kit
- Keith Carradine Johnson
- Josh Stewart Monk
- Carrie Fleshman Server at party
- Bruce Dern Narrator
- Michael Bowen Duke
- Raymond J. Barry Stanley
- Margo Martindale Macy
- Jacob Vargas Jorge Escobar
- M.C. Gainey Boom Boom
- Julio Oscar Mechoso Mexican Detective
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- Stefanos Miltsakakis Nico
- Shirly Brener Surfer Girl
- Chuck Liddell Maddog
- Gina-Raye Carter Party Girl
- Jarrod Bunch Security Guard
- Rebekah Chaney Ashley
- Candace Elaine Monk's bikini babe #2
- Adamo P. Cultraro Monk's Boat Captain
- Daniel N. Butler Prisoner (uncredited)
- Paul Diaz Felipe
- Zoshka Mizak Sexy Woman
- Troy Brenna
- Rob Fleming Prisoner
- Robert Vazquez Gangster (voice, uncredited)
More from John Herzfeld
More films directed by John Herzfeld, best-rated first: 2 Days in the Valley, 15 Minutes, Two of a Kind and Reach Me.
The Death and Life of Bobby Z Plot Summary
What happens in The Death and Life of Bobby Z from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Tim Kearney is a prison inmate who is recruited by federal agent Tad Gruzsa to impersonate Bobby Z, so that Tim can be exchanged for Tad’s colleague held hostage by drug kingpin Don Huertero. But at the handover, just as Tim steps toward Huertero, Tad shoots and misses, revealing this was never meant to end with him alive. Realizing the swap was a setup, Tim escapes into the night and goes on the run.
Full summary
The whole story of The Death and Life of Bobby Z, scene by scene
The Death and Life of Bobby Z Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Death and Life of Bobby Z.
How Well Do You Know The Death and Life of Bobby Z?
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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Which actor plays Tim Kearney?
Cars in The Death and Life of Bobby Z
28 cars on screen, including the 1980 Chevrolet K-10 and the 1998 Dodge Durango.
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1980 Chevrolet K-10 Important role -
1998 Dodge Durango Important role -
1973 Ford Maverick Important role -
2002 Honda CRF Important role
The Death and Life of Bobby Z Also Known As
20 alternative titles, including “Let's Kill Bobby Z” and “置之死地而后生”.
- Also known as
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- Let's Kill Bobby Z
- 置之死地而后生
- A Morte e a Vida de Bobby Z
- Podwójna tożsamość
- На живот и смърт
- Bobby Z élete és halála
- Bobby Z, il signore della droga
- Podwójna tozsamosc
- Подстава
- Bobby Z második élete
- 生死交锋
- Kill Bobby Z - Ein Deal um Leben und Tod
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- Kill Bobby Z
- Bobby Z - Il signore della droga
- בובי Z
- ボビーZ
- 폴워커의 네고시에이터
- Zabite Bobbyho
- Smrt in življenje Bobbyja Z
- Смерть та життя Боббі Зі
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The Death and Life of Bobby Z FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Death and Life of Bobby Z, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Death and Life of Bobby Z?
The Death and Life of Bobby Z runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was The Death and Life of Bobby Z released?
The Death and Life of Bobby Z was released on July 23, 2007.
Who directed The Death and Life of Bobby Z?
The Death and Life of Bobby Z was directed by John Herzfeld.
More films by John Herzfeld Who is in the cast of The Death and Life of Bobby Z?
The Death and Life of Bobby Z stars Jason Lewis as Bobby Z, Paul Walker as Tim Kearney and Richard Bairos as Drug dealer, among 34 credited actors.
Does The Death and Life of Bobby Z have a post-credit scene?
No. The Death and Life of Bobby Z has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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