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Bobby G. Can't Swim

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Bobby G. (John-Luke Montias) is a Hell's Kitchen coke dealer with a big heart. He spends his days with his low-life but likeable neighborhood friends trying to evade a pair of undercover cops out to nail him. When a rich yuppie approaches him to buy some cocaine, he decides to make one last score and get out. However, what he thought was the deal of a lifetime slowly turns into a nightmare.

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Kevin Thomas Los Angeles Times Nov 13, 2003
3/5
Decidedly a minor item that's been on the shelf for a while but is nonetheless an effective calling card for its writer-director- star. Go to Full Review
Frank Scheck The Hollywood Reporter Jun 25, 2002
An impressive if flawed effort that indicates real talent. Go to Full Review
Elvis Mitchell New York Times Jun 21, 2002
2/5
Unfortunately, as a writer, Mr. Montias isn't nearly as good to his crew as he is as a director or actor. Go to Full Review
Scott Foundas L.A. Weekly Nov 13, 2003
The movie rarely overcomes its terminal Scorsese- and Ferrara-isms, or fulfills the promise, evident in the film's early passages, that Montias might be a fine observer of local color with his own unique stories to tell. Go to Full Review
Guylaine Cadorette Hollywood.com Jun 22, 2002
3/4
Maitland McDonagh TV Guide Jun 21, 2002
2/5
It's an awfully derivative story. Go to Full Review
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Apr 29, 2010 Light movie to watch when bored. Almost like a Telivision show. See more
Dec 8, 2009 Bobby G. Can't Swim was made in 1999 for $20k. Just remember that when you watch it. Why do you want to remember that? Because for $20k, shot on film (the Blowup entry in the credits leads me to believe 16mm or Super16), it's a pretty decent flick. The story and creative characters in Bobby G.'s life are what make this budget indie film work. Acting as well as directing, John-Luke Montias does a great job of building tension and showing us character development through the course of the sub-90 minute feature. The acting is decent, and the sets, while sparse, get the job done. Most of the movie actually takes place outside, and to this end, a good job was done separating the actors from the hustle and bustle of New York City. To close, it ain't El Mariachi, but it ain't too bad. See more
Dec 5, 2007 Whenever the picture tries to be about something bigger, it turns predictable or maudlin or, in a few sad instances, both simultaneously. See more
Jul 29, 2007 Excellent independent effort. Wish it could get some attention, though . . . See more
Apr 13, 2007 weird, boring and predictable are just three of the adjectives I would use for this film. See more
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John-Luke Montias

Director

John-Luke Montias

Bobby Grace

Susan Mitchell

Lucy

Vincent Vega

Coco

Norman Milton

Popeet

Paul Maged

Mike

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Synopsis Bobby G. (John-Luke Montias) is a Hell's Kitchen coke dealer with a big heart. He spends his days with his low-life but likeable neighborhood friends trying to evade a pair of undercover cops out to nail him. When a rich yuppie approaches him to buy some cocaine, he decides to make one last score and get out. However, what he thought was the deal of a lifetime slowly turns into a nightmare.
Director
John-Luke Montias
Producer
J.C. Davidson, Gill Holland, Michael Pilgram
Screenwriter
John-Luke Montias
Production Co
Cineblast Productions
Rating
R (Violence|Drug Content|Some Sexuality|Language)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 6, 1999, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
May 23, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$15.9K
Runtime
1h 29m
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