# The Death and Life of Bobby Z (2007)

> An imprisoned former Marine impersonates a dead drug lord, then becomes a hunted fugitive while protecting the criminal’s son.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/5512

## Facts

- Runtime: 97 min
- Genres: Drama, Action, Thriller, Crime
- Director: John Herzfeld
- Cast: Paul Walker, Laurence Fishburne, Olivia Wilde, Jason Lewis, Michael Bowen, Richard Bairos, Jarrod Bunch, Shirly Brener
- TMDB rating: 6.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0473188/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: brutal
- Mood: pulped, suspenseful, rough-edged, action movie night, crime thriller marathon

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