Don't argue with me, I'm in no mood. You're a faggot dude. Nicholas Samuel Markowitz (September 19, 1984 August 9, 2000) was an American teenager who was kidnapped and murdered at the age of 15 after a feud over drug money between his half-brother Benjamin Markowitz and Jesse James Hollywood. YEAH IT IS, FRANKIE! Frankie Ballenbacher is on Facebook. Nevertheless, his current work speaks for itself as Timberlakes acting does not fail to deliver new, uncharted performances. Frankie Ballenbacher : [to Johnny] Let's just grease the kid. -LATimes.com, Yes. [citation needed], Hollywood's attorney, James Blatt, tried to block the release of the film. Frankie, I thought we were boys! Inspired by Jesse Rugge. Elvis Schmidt She attempted to take her life by combining alcohol with pills and on another occasion she cut her wrists (Dateline NBC). Frankie calms Zack and ties him up with duct tape, before Elvis knocks Zack into the grave and shoots him dead. The guilty conviction makes Hollywood eligible for the death penalty. Most recently, he starred as Tanner Howard in the 2017 Golden Globe-nominated film "Hell or High Water." FUCK YOU! The Apple TV+ drama only proves Timberlakes talent and range as an actor even as he faces criticism whenever he acts in a film. All right Frankie Ballenbacher Anton died with several unreleased projects in the pipeline including Netflix's upcoming animated series "Trollhunters," psychological thriller "Thoroughbred," sci-fi drama "Rememory" and two independent films, "We Don't Belong Here" and "Porto.". His fake tattoos for the film gave him a brazen look. -Independent.com, Yes. After "Alpha Dog," Shawn Hatosy really focused on his TV career. Ben Foster played Jake Mazursky, Zack Mazursky's older brother. : Frankie Ballenbacher They got engaged in September 2016. I didn't do anything! . The role was played by Anton Yelchin.[18]. I would NEVER rat you guys out. The 15-year-old was held hostage for several days, before being bound with duct tape, struck over the head with a shovel and shot several times. In February 2015, Emile faced legal trouble. The decision's been made. While Frankie runs off, Elvis introduces himself to Zack, then takes Keith to dig a grave in the nearby mountains. I feel terrible for the Markowitz family. : Just stop freaking out! Frankie Ballenbacher He played the role of a gang member, named Frankie Ballenbacher, a kidnapper. Justin Timberlake as Frankie "Nuts" Ballenbacher, Johnny's right hand man and best friend, who becomes friends with Zack when he is assigned to watch him. Nick Markowitz was driven to the foot of Lizard's Mouth Trail in the Santa Ynez Mountains, which overlook Santa Barbara. Summary: In the drama "Alpha Dog," Los Angeles drug dealer Frankie Ballenbacher (Timberlake) kidnaps his friend's younger brother as punishment for welching on a drug debt. Jesse reportedly wouldn't tell his father where he was keeping Nick. Frankie Ballard. The 15-year-old was held hostage for several days, before being bound with duct tape, struck over the head with a shovel and shot several times. The consensus states, "A glossy yet unflinching portrait of violent, hedonistic teenagers. Jesse Rugge is the real person Frankie Ballenbacher us based off of. Frankie Ballenbacher Zach parties with his captors as things begin to spin out of control. She's currently starring in a couple of films that are still in the works, "Black Dog, Red Dog" and "A Vigilante." The film's release was delayed by a year to January 12, 2007. This page was last edited on 31 March 2022, at 03:53. -LATimes.com, Yes, the drug dealer and mastermind behind Nicholas Markowitz's murder, Jesse James Hollywood (renamed Johnny Truelove in the movie), fled the United States through Canada and went to Brazil, where he lived for close to five years. my god, this house is incredible. [Elvis attacks Frankie again] Justin Timberlake as Frankie Ballenbacher in New Line Cinema's "Alpha Dog" (2006) Oct 22, 2005; Previous. Johnny was based on Jesse James Hollywood, a drug dealer who was found guilty of kidnapping and murdering Nicholas Markowitz over a debt owed by Nicholas' half-brother, Ben Markowitz. "[24] Nonetheless, both Susan and Jeff attended the film's premiere, and Susan stated she was moved by Anton Yelchin's portrayal of Zack (Nick). For now, it's just a rumor that he'll return as John McClane in "Die Hard Year One." : "When I wasn't in mental hospitals or trying to kill myself, I had one focus," Susan said in her book My Stolen Son, "to find Jesse James Hollywood". You know how I get with this anxiety shit! Sadly though, it was in fact a neighboring residence that was hosting the open house, so I guess, for the time being at least, I will just have to settle for looking at aerial views of the property. Mickey is also the films narrator, telling the story of his romantic entanglement with an older woman and her stepdaughter. | : Join Facebook to connect with Frankie Ballenbacher and others you may know. Taking the stand in his own defence, Hollywood said: "I just feel terrible about everything that happened. However, in fact-checking Alpha Dog, we learned that the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department's investigation determined the debt to be much higher at $36,000. : 1976 on his Chest. He is the fictional counter part of Jesse Rugge, and is portrayed by Justin Timberlake. 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Timberlake plays Frankie Ballenbacher, a member of the dealer's gang who befriends the kidnapped teen. I toured the Deep Well area on a walking tour for Modernism Week yesterday & we stopped in front of your house. -LATimes.com, Like in the Alpha Dog movie, the true story confirms that Jesse Hollywood decided to murder Nick after his father's attorney, Stephen Hogg, told Jesse that he would face serious penalties for the kidnapping. : Inspired by Jesse Rugge. "I feel terrible that anyone would think I could do something like that.". Most recently, the sometime "Saturday Night Live" guest star was the voice of Branch in the animated film "Trolls." : You better get yourself a good lawyer! Olivia and Jason still have a wedding to plan! : The Social Network gave Timberlake the opportunity to play a non-fictional character. Ben's character was based on Benjamin Markowitz, who owed a drug debt to Jesse James Hollywood. Frankies nature is that of a hard-partying addict with an empathic side. Bruce Willis has been in tons of action movies since "Alpha Dog." It's good for you. [citation needed] Seven years later, Rugge was up for parole again. "Alpha Dog" was released in theaters on Jan. 12, 2007. Move it! Upon being asked about how his son was able to escape authorities for four years without help, Sonny denies any claim. Jack Hollywood met with his son at his son's girlfriend's house in Calabasas. Let's just grease the kid. [13] In his opening statement, Lynn described Hollywood as "a ruthless coward. The buildings have erupted in. Elvis Schmidt Justin Timberlake starred as Frankie Ballenbacher, Johnny Truelove's best bud who befriended Zack Mazursky in order to watch him. : There are too much tickets in Squads and CMD will ask me why I waste time lol. If the invitation is still open, I would love to tour your home, Allan. Alpha Dog is based on events that took place in 2000 and characters are given fictional names. Timberlake's character, Frankie Ballenbacher, was based on Jesse Rugge, one of Hollywood's co-defendants, currently serving a life sentence. [Frankie takes Zack's arm and leads him up the hill] Frankie Ballenbacher: Let's just walk! [18] Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "B" on an A+ to F scale. Alpha Dog is a 2006 American crime drama film written and directed by Nick Cassavetes. Where is that motherfucker? Motherfucker's a full-blown alcoholic, smokes like a chimney but GOD DAMN if we don't eat healthy, right? well, maybe im not going to die without itbut you never know! : "I talked to him about it," 17-year-old Natasha Adams-Young told a grand jury, "and he said that he would tell his grandkids about it, just the story." Youre absolutely right- Its a great house no doubt, but the lush, mature landscaping really makes it what it is. Well, fuck it, let's get to work! There, he meets Sam (Sammy) Burdette. Synopsis. : Let's just walk! Emile Hirsch played Johnny Truelove, a character based on Hollywood. The singer and actor said he was attracted to the role of being a feel-good character in a . Everyone happily says goodbye to Zack, until Elvis arrives, arguing with Frankie over Johnnys plan to kill Zack. [to Zack] He also testified to helping Markowitz smoke marijuana out of a bong while he was still bound. Relax, okay? [16] The film closed on February 22, 2007 after grossing $15,309,602 domestically, and totaled $32,145,115 worldwide over its six-week release.[2]. Intercuts throughout the film include interviews conducted by Tom Finnegan, a detective, with people connected to Johnnys gang, and some of the 38 witnesses who saw Zack between his initial kidnapping and eventual murder. The crime was the inspiration for Alpha Dog, which starred Bruce Willis, Justin Timberlake, and Sharon Stone. Her work schedule has been packed lately she's currently starring in six films, a TV movie and a short that are still in production. Hollywood could now face the death penalty. He is originally tasked to kidnap the younger brother of a client indebted to Johnny, but plans change as the situation becomes dire, and he is instructed to do away with the victim. "Sometimes extreme sentences reflect unscientific beliefs; sometimes they reflect racism; and sometimes . Zonen prosecuted Hollywood's co-defendants and was poised to prosecute Hollywood. Elvis and Keith return, and Frankie relents when Elvis explains they could face life in prison. Alpha Dog is based on events that took place in 2000 and characters are given fictional names. [4] Rugge was incarcerated in Avenal State Prison for his part in Nicholas Markowitz's murder. Markowitz was the brother of a small-time drug dealer Ben Markowitz. Two months later, the couple announced that they were expecting a baby. Christian Tinsley was the designer of his tattoos. Who's sucking whose cock now, huh, Frankie? [1] A decision was made to commit the murder on the Lizards Mouth trail in the Santa Ynez Mountains north of Goleta, California. 20-year-old Jesse Rugge and 21-year-old Ryan Hoyt (portrayed by Justin Timberlake and Shawn Hatosy in the movie) marched Nick into the mountains and toward a shallow grave that 17-year-old Graham Pressley had helped dig earlier. The Los Angeles County coroner ruled the rising star's death an accident due to "blunt traumatic asphyxia." The guilty conviction makes Hollywood eligible for the death penalty. After four days deliberation, a Santa Barbara Superior Court jury also found Hollywood guilty of the special circumstance allegation of being a principal in a murder committed in the course of a kidnapping and being involved in a crime in which an assault weapon or machine gun was used. Frank? He had recently fled his home before his parents could talk to him about a bit of trouble he was in from the night before. : No, what? I feel terrible for the Markowitz family. [-] Frankie_Ballenbacher [ S]-1 points 15 days ago. Frankie, you promise? "[14] On July 8, 2009, Hollywood was convicted of simple kidnapping and first-degree murder with special circumstances and was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.[4]. Frankie Ballenbacher I promise, all right? Fuck that. Elvis Schmidt He confirmed their betrothal one day later. [23], A soundtrack was released by Milan Records on January 9, 2007. Investigators believe that Nicholas Markowitz had several chances to escape his captors. Frankie Ballenbacher On July 2, 2013, Rugge was granted parole, and on October 24, 2013, he was released from prison after serving 11 years of his life sentence. [19][20], Justin Chang of Variety wrote: "Writer-director Nick Cassavetes' sprawling dramatization recklessly blurs the line between reconstruction and reality in ways that are admittedly interesting, if more than a little artistically suspect. I fuck bitches. As she struggled to deal with her son's passing, Susan Markowitz said she wound up in the hospital about 12 times. We're just going to take a walk. Gina Cassavetes), "Cookie Monster" (Paul Graham & Paul Bushnell), This page was last edited on 28 January 2023, at 02:16. Thank you so much for commenting! Bruce Willis played Sonny Truelove, Johnny Truelove's father and marijuana supplier. Such unbridled efforts to find fault with Timberlakes acting skills have gone as far as labeling him an obstacle to the possible success of his films or, in some cases, identifying him as someone who lacks the gravitas to be a movie star. Hollywood fled after the slaying and was captured in Brazil in 2005. Join Facebook to connect with Frankie Ballenbacher and others you may know. Come on. Markowitz lived in West Hills, Los Angeles, with his parents, Jeff and Susan Markowitz. Olivia was based on Nicholas Markowitz's mother, Susan Markowitz. She's had a couple of big TV roles: She was ADA Jo Marlowe on "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" and Natalie Maccabee on "Agent X." Shawn Hatosy played the intense role of Elvis Schmidt. Next Alpha Dog Picture 3. Timberlake takes on a role much different from his previous ones in Palmer. The actor portrays Eddie Palmer, a football quarterback turned ex-convict faced with a challenge familiar to most previously incarcerated criminals redemption. He stays with you. Verified. Juergen Ballenbacher Relax! Yes. Elvis Schmidt Stop already, alright? Sketchy Sonny has implied mob connections. That it's taken care of and we're not running around here like a bunch of fuckin' Chinamen! Frankie Ballenbacher When a girl who was there asked Nick why he didn't just try to leave, she said he responded, "I've taken self-defense and stuff, it's not like I couldn't do anything right now, I just don't want to.