Discord-logo.jpg Join our Discord!
If you have been locked out of your account you can request a password reset here.

Difference between revisions of "The Death and Life of Bobby Z"

From Internet Movie Firearms Database - Guns in Movies, TV and Video Games
Jump to navigation Jump to search
(5 intermediate revisions by 2 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
[[File:BobbyZPoster.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''The Death and Life of Bobby Z'' (2007)]]
+
[[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]]''.
  
 
{{Film Title|The Death and Life of Bobby Z}}
 
{{Film Title|The Death and Life of Bobby Z}}
Line 32: Line 32:
 
[[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 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.]]

Revision as of 17:38, 8 July 2019

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 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).

Beretta 92FS - 9x19mm
A henchman being shot while holding his Beretta 92FS.
Don Huertero (Joaquim de Almeida) with a Beretta 92FS.
Tim "Bobby Z" Kearney (Paul Walker) holds a 92FS in a lovely family photo.
The biker on the left with his 92FS.
Agent Tad Gruzsa (Laurence Fishburne) aims his Beretta 92FS.

Glock 17

One of Don Huertero's men and a biker in the end use a 2nd Generation Glock 17.

Glock 17 (2nd Generation) - 9x19mm
One of Don Huertero's men firing his Glock 17.
A biker with a 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.

Stainless IMI Jericho 941 R - 9x19mm
One of Huertero's men is handed a gold-plated Jericho.
The gold Jericho is pointed at Tim Kearney (Paul Walker) by one of Huertero's Thugs (Thomas Rosales Jr.).
A closeup on the Jericho.
Tim (Paul Walker) disarms one of Huertero's men for the Jericho 941
One of Don Huertero's is shot while holding his stainless Jericho.
Tim is once again held at gunpoint.

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.

SIG-Sauer P228R - 9x19mm
The police officer with what appears to be a SIG-Sauer P228R

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.

Smith & Wesson Model 500 - .500 S&W Magnum
Boom Boom (M.C. Gainey) with his Smith & Wesson Model 500. Note the large bore, overall large proportions, and five shot cylinder.
Tim Kearney (Paul Walker) with the Smith & Wesson Model 500 after taking it from Boom Boom.
BobbyZS&WModel500(2).jpg

Walther PPK

A stainless Walther PPK is used by Don Huertero (Joaquim de Almeida) during the hostage exchange.

Stainless Walther PPK - .380 ACP
Don Huertero (Joaquim de Almeida) with the Walther PPK.
Don Huertero aims the PPK.

Wilson Combat Protector

Tim "Bobby Z" Kearney (Paul Walker) wields a Wilson Combat Protector.

Wilson Combat Protector - .45 ACP
Tim "Bobby Z" Kearney (Paul Walker) with a Wilson Combat Protector.
The Combat Protector on the ground.

Shotguns

Franchi PA3

One of Don Huertero's men is briefly seen with a Franchi PA3.

Franchi PA3 - 12 gauge
One of Don Huertero's men 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.

Mossberg 500 Cruiser with extended magazine tube and heat shield - 12 gauge
One of Don Huertero's men with a Mossberg 500 Cruiser. Note the solid ejection port.
The Mossberg 500 Cruiser on the left.

Submachine Guns

Heckler & Koch MP5K

Two bikers near the ending carry Heckler & Koch MP5Ks.

Heckler & Koch MP5K - 9x19mm
The bikers with Heckler & Koch MP5Ks.

Kimel AP-9

Two of Don Huertero's men are seen with Kimel AP-9s during the hostage exchange.

Kimel Industries AP-9 Pistol - 9x19mm
Two of Don Huertero's men with Kimel AP-9s.
A mook aims his Kimel AP-9.

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).

Colt M4A1 with carry handle removed - 5.56x45mm
Colt M4A1 with M68 Aimpoint reflex optic and Knight's Armament RAS railed handguard and vertical forward grip - 5.56x45mm
Federal agent Tad Gruzsa (Laurence Fishburne) with a M4A1.
A first person view from Tad Gruzsa's M4A1 despite not having an optic attached.
Agent Tad Gruzsa reloads his M4A1.
One of Don Huertero's goons aims his M4A1.
A closeup on the M4A1. Note that this is one of the few times you will see a stock in the retracted position in the film.
Tim "Bobby Z" Kearney braces on a rock as he aims a M4A1.

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.

Modern update of the classic Winchester Model 70 with open sights - .30-06
A guard at Don Huertero's villa patrols with a Winchester Model 70.
A guard with a Winchester Model 70.
A closeup on the Model 70 showing the scope missing.
A prison guard with a Winchester Model 70.

Winchester Model 1892

Johnson (Keith Carradine) carries a Winchester Model 1892.

Winchester Model 1892 - .38-40
Johnson (Keith Carradine) with a Winchester Model 1892.
BobbyZWinchesterModel1892(2).jpg
Johnson aims the Winchester 1892.

Explosives

C4

Boom Boom (M.C. Gainey) wires Tim Kearney's cabin with C4 plastic explosive.

Block of C4
Half a block of C4 wired to the door.
The other half of the C4 block on the other side of the door frame.

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.

M26 High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade
One of Don Huertero's men drops an M26 Grenade.

Do Not Sell My Personal Information