Bobby G. Can't Swim movie poster

Bobby G. Can't Swim

March 6, 1999 1h 29m 3.7/10 (9 votes)

Originally released in 1999. Bobby G. Can't Swim is a drama film. directed by John-Luke Montias. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring John-Luke Montias, Susan Mitchell, and Vincent Vega

Synopsis

Bobby G. lives life on the edge in this real, raw New York street drama. Bobby is a small-time coke dealer, always on the hustle but rarely successful. He lives in Hell's Kitchen with his Puerto Rican girlfriend Lucy, who makes ends meet as a prostitute. A typical day finds Bobby selling $20 bags to neighborhood locals and passing cars. A yuppie kid looking to score a kilo of coke approaches him to broker a deal and Bobby sees the opportunity of a lifetime to make some real money. His rough days may just be over. With the tidy profit he could even leave the business. Playing out of his league, Bobby arranges to get the kilo from Astro, a fearsome, high-level drug dealer. Though Lucy announces that she's decided to go back to Puerto Rico and pleads with him to make a fresh start too, Bobby is sticking to his deal and isn't going anywhere now, convinced he'll be 'livin' large in a matter a' days...

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 6, 1999 26 years ago
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Runtime 1h 29m 89 minutes total
User Rating 3.7/10 Mixed (9 votes)
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Box Office $15.9K Worldwide gross
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Revenue
$15,900

Production Companies

  • cineBLAST! Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bobby G. Can't Swim about?

Bobby G. lives life on the edge in this real, raw New York street drama. Bobby is a small-time coke dealer, always on the hustle but rarely successful. He lives in Hell's Kitchen with his Puerto Ri...

Who directed Bobby G. Can't Swim?

Bobby G. Can't Swim was directed by John-Luke Montias.

How long is Bobby G. Can't Swim?

Bobby G. Can't Swim has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).

When was Bobby G. Can't Swim released?

Bobby G. Can't Swim was released on March 6, 1999 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Bobby G. Can't Swim?

The main cast of Bobby G. Can't Swim includes John-Luke Montias, Susan Mitchell, Vincent Vega, Norman Middleton, Gilbert Glenn Brown.