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[[File:BobbyZPoster.jpg|thumb|right| | [[File:BobbyZPoster.jpg|thumb|right|301px|US DVD release of ''The Death and Life of Bobby Z'' (2007) under the title ''[[Bobby Z]]'' ]] | ||
'''''The Death and Life of Bobby Z''''' is a 2007 action film starring [[Paul Walker]] as a convict who is offered the chance at redemption by impersonating a notorious marijuana trafficker known as Bobby Z, whom he is told is dead. The film's cast includes [[Laurence Fishburne]] and [[Joaquim de Almeida]]. The film, which was based on the novel ''The Life and Death of Bobby Z'' by Don Winslow (the author of ''[[Savages]]''), was also released on video under the title ''[[Bobby Z]]'' as well as ''[[Let's Kill Bobby Z]]''. | '''''The Death and Life of Bobby Z''''' is a 2007 action film directed by [[John Herzfeld]] and starring [[Paul Walker]] as a convict who is offered the chance at redemption by impersonating a notorious marijuana trafficker known as Bobby Z, whom he is told is dead. The film's cast includes [[Laurence Fishburne]] and [[Joaquim de Almeida]]. The film, which was based on the novel ''The Life and Death of Bobby Z'' by Don Winslow (the author of ''[[Savages]]''), was also released on video under the title ''[[Bobby Z]]'' as well as ''[[Let's Kill Bobby Z]]''. | ||
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[[Image:JerichoStainless.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Stainless IMI Jericho 941 R - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:JerichoStainless.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Stainless IMI Jericho 941 R - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[File:BobbyZDesertEagleMKVIIGold.jpg|thumb|600px|none|One of Huertero's men is handed a gold-plated Jericho.]] | [[File:BobbyZDesertEagleMKVIIGold.jpg|thumb|600px|none|One of Huertero's men is handed a gold-plated Jericho.]] | ||
[[File:BobbyZDesertEagleMKVIIGold2.jpg|thumb|600px|none|The gold Jericho is pointed at Tim Kearney ([[Paul Walker]]).]] | [[File:BobbyZDesertEagleMKVIIGold2.jpg|thumb|600px|none|The gold Jericho is pointed at Tim Kearney ([[Paul Walker]]) by one of Huertero's Thugs ([[Thomas Rosales Jr.]]).]] | ||
[[File:BobbyZDesertEagleMKVIIGoldCloseup.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A closeup on the Jericho.]] | [[File:BobbyZDesertEagleMKVIIGoldCloseup.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A closeup on the Jericho.]] | ||
[[File:Bobby-Z-Jericho941.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tim ([[Paul Walker]]) disarms one of | [[File:Bobby-Z-Jericho941.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tim ([[Paul Walker]]) disarms one of Huertero's men for the [[Jericho 941]]]] | ||
[[File:BobbyZDesertEagleMarkXIX.jpg|thumb|600px|none|One of Don Huertero's is shot while holding his stainless Jericho.]] | [[File:BobbyZDesertEagleMarkXIX.jpg|thumb|600px|none|One of Don Huertero's is shot while holding his stainless Jericho.]] | ||
[[File:BobbyZDesertEagleMarkXIX2.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Tim is once again held at gunpoint.]] | [[File:BobbyZDesertEagleMarkXIX2.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Tim is once again held at gunpoint.]] | ||
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[[Image:200px-M-67handgrenade.jpg|thumb|none|150px|M26 High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade]] | [[Image:200px-M-67handgrenade.jpg|thumb|none|150px|M26 High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade]] | ||
[[File:BobbyZM26.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of Don Huertero's men drops an M26 Grenade.]] | [[File:BobbyZM26.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of Don Huertero's men drops an M26 Grenade.]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 17:47, 29 July 2023
The Death and Life of Bobby Z is a 2007 action film directed by John Herzfeld and starring Paul Walker as a convict who is offered the chance at redemption by impersonating a notorious marijuana trafficker known as Bobby Z, whom he is told is dead. The film's cast includes Laurence Fishburne and Joaquim de Almeida. The film, which was based on the novel The Life and Death of Bobby Z by Don Winslow (the author of Savages), was also released on video under the title Bobby Z as well as Let's Kill Bobby Z.
The following weapons were used in the film The Death and Life of Bobby Z:
Handguns
Beretta 92FS
Don Huertero (Joaquim de Almeida) and one of his henchmen use Beretta 92FS pistols. A biker in the ending and federal agent Tad Gruzsa (Laurence Fishburne) use Beretta 92FS' as well as Tim "Bobby Z" Kearney (Paul Walker).
Glock 17
One of Don Huertero's men and a biker in the end use a 2nd Generation Glock 17.
IMI Jericho 941
Don Huertero's (Joaquim de Almeida) men make use of multiple IMI Jericho 941 pistols with both gold titanium nitride and stainless finishes.
SIG-Sauer P228R
During a flashback to Tim Kearney's second arrest, an officer is seen with what appears to be a SIG-Sauer P228R pistol.
Smith & Wesson Model 500
With the C4 trap failing to kill Tim Kearney (Paul Walker) Boom Boom (M.C. Gainey) tries to finish the job with a Smith & Wesson Model 500. When Tim Kearney confronts Boom Boom he takes and turns the Smith & Wesson Model 500 on its owner.
Walther PPK
A stainless Walther PPK is used by Don Huertero (Joaquim de Almeida) during the hostage exchange.
Wilson Combat Protector
Tim "Bobby Z" Kearney (Paul Walker) wields a Wilson Combat Protector.
Shotguns
Franchi PA3
One of Don Huertero's men is briefly seen with a Franchi PA3.
Mossberg 500 Cruiser
A few of Don Huertero's men are seen with rubber prop versions of the Mossberg 500 Cruiser with extended magazine tube and heat shield.
Submachine Guns
Heckler & Koch MP5K
Two bikers near the ending carry Heckler & Koch MP5Ks.
Kimel AP-9
Two of Don Huertero's men are seen with Kimel AP-9s during the hostage exchange.
Rifles
Colt M4A1
The Colt M4A1 is used by agent Tad Gruzsa (Laurence Fishburne), one of Don Huertero's men, and Tim "Bobby Z" Kearney (Paul Walker).
Winchester Model 70
Guards at Don Huertero's villa carry post-1964 Winchester Model 70s. The one carried by a guard on horse back alternates between having a scope and not having one between shots. A prison guard is also seen with a Winchester Model 70.
Winchester Model 1892
Johnson (Keith Carradine) carries a Winchester Model 1892.
Explosives
C4
Boom Boom (M.C. Gainey) wires Tim Kearney's cabin with C4 plastic explosive.
M26 Grenade
While Tim Kearney and Kit (J.R. Villarreal) are on the run, one of Don Huertero's men in a microlight drops M26 Grenades on them.