The Death and Life of Bobby Z

MA 15+
1h 37m
2007
6.138 /10 (394)

To live a life of his own, he has to die first.

Overview

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.

Country : United States of America, Germany
Languages : English
Released Date: 2007-07-23

Top Billed Cast

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

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