324 Followers, 588 Following, 4 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from @frankie.ballenbacher You're a homo. "; Timberlake played a fictional character called Frankie Ballenbacher, How the world's oldest clove tree defied an empire, Why Royal Ballet principal Sergei Polunin quit, BBC News Updated every minute of every day, Blurring the line between true crime and fiction, Tourists flock to 'Jesus's tomb' in Kashmir. Markowitz was the brother of a small-time drug dealer Ben Markowitz. Nick Markowitz was driven to the foot of Lizard's Mouth Trail in the Santa Ynez Mountains, which overlook Santa Barbara. RELATED: Child stars: Where are they now? She also starred in "Letters to Juliet" and played Channing Tatum's love interest in "Dear John." Frankie has a change of heart and offers the victim multiple chances to escape. All right, you ready? : Frankie calms Zack and ties him up with duct tape, before Elvis knocks Zack into the grave and shoots him dead. Frank? : He attempted to go unnoticed under the name "Michael Costa Giroux" and told people he was born in Rio de Janeiro. You're a faggot dude. 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. Stalk It: The Koerner House, aka Frankie Ballenbachers home from Alpha Dog, is located at 1275 South Calle De Maria in Palm Springs. In September 2002 Rugge was sentenced to life in prison, with the possibility of parole after seven years. You swear? Say it, "You, Frankie, have got it under control." Stop already, alright? Sharon Stone is now 58, but she looks ageless! Alpha Dog Picture 1. Jake attempts to borrow money from his father and stepmother, while his younger half-brother Zack looks up to him and longs to escape his home life. At first, Palmer is thrown off by Sammys effeminate actions but he soon forms an unlikely bond with the boy; after all, Sammys preference for fairy princesses over football is not something you see in most boys his age. Next Alpha Dog Picture 3. The 29-year-old was convicted of kidnapping and killing teenager Nicholas Markowitz, 15, in August 2000 over debts owed by his half-brother. Wow Im so in love with the landscaping, especially the perfect lawns. [1][5] Hollywood gave Hoyt a TEC-9 semi-automatic handgun and directed him to kill Nicholas as a way of paying off his debt. : | Zonen prosecuted Hollywood's co-defendants and was poised to prosecute Hollywood. : Zack Mazursky Frankie Ballenbacher Synopsis (1) Summaries Johnny and his pals kidnap Jake's 15-year-old brother Zach, then assign his buddy Frankie to be Zach's minder. In February 2015, Emile faced legal trouble. Amanda Seyfried played Julie Beckley, Zack Mazursky's girlfriend. The consensus states, "A glossy yet unflinching portrait of violent, hedonistic teenagers. "And he--he indicated that some of his friends were holding a kid, and they--you know, he said that they were worried that they were in some kind of trouble." After the screening, she embraced Sharon Stone, who played Olivia (Susan). The film's release was delayed by a year to January 12, 2007. Thank you, Scott! As for his personal life, Emile welcomed son Valor with an ex-girlfriend on Oct. 27, 2013. Sketchy Sonny has implied mob connections. Hollywood could now face the death penalty. : Rugge was acquitted of 1st degree murder, but was charged with aggravated kidnapping with special circumstances. Bruce Willis played Sonny Truelove, Johnny Truelove's father and marijuana supplier. Enter one Jake Mazursky, a strung out . Ben Foster's Jake has it cranked up to "11"; he's channeling Dennis Hopper on speed. Hespent time with the murderer and discovered he's just a guy who made a very bad decision. Will Salas is a poor man given a chance to live among the wealthy, but his change of lifestyle does not sit well with those in power. Benjamin believed that Jesse's plot to kill Nicholas was not driven by money or drugs. During filming, Santa Barbara County Deputy District Attorney Ronald J. Zonen provided copies of many documents on the case and served as an unpaid consultant to the film, citing his desire to have Hollywood captured. 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. Alpha Dog was first screened at the Sundance Film Festival on January 27, 2006 as the closing film. Directed by George Stevens and starring Montgomery Clift, Elizabeth Taylor, and Shelley Winters, A Place in the Sun (1951) is based on the same horrendous crime that inspired author Theodore Dreiser to write his 1925 novel An American Tragedy: Chester Gillette's 1906 murder of his girlfriend, Grace Brown. Nice fuckin' mouth! I'm going to get you home." I SWEAR TO GOD, PLEASE! Alpha Dog is a 2006 American crime drama film written and directed by Nick Cassavetes. She was Sophie in "Mama Mia" and Cosette in "Les Miserables." 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. In this film inspired by Ben Mezrichs The Accidental Billionaires, Timberlake portrays Sean Parker, an entrepreneur regarded as a critical figure in the founding of Facebook. [2] After they chased, assaulted, and abducted Nicholas, they forced him into a white van and sped off. We're just going to take a walk. Yes. Justin Timberlake starred as Frankie Ballenbacher, Johnny Truelove's best bud who befriended Zack Mazursky in order to watch him. Most recently, the sometime "Saturday Night Live" guest star was the voice of Branch in the animated film "Trolls." [to Johnny] Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), my post about the Caliente Tropics Resort, can follow Scott on Twitter, and learn all about his many location scout adventures, here, 1275 South Calle De Maria in Palm Springs, Things to See in Palm Springs. He also took on the role of Lance Armstrong in "The Program" and played Richard Livesey in "The Finest Hours." Frankie Ballenbacher : : She was Jenny Reilly on "The Black Donnellys," Dr. Remy "Thirteen" Hadley on "House," Olivia on "Doll & Em" and, most recently, Devon Finestra on "Vinyl." Your definitive source to filming locations and all things Hollywood! Motherfucker's a full-blown alcoholic, smokes like a chimney but GOD DAMN if we don't eat healthy, right? Larry Krasner, Philadelphia's district attorney, intends to open a sentence review unit. Pressley (portrayed by Chris Marquette in the film) waited in the car but could hear Ryan Hoyt taking Nick's life, shooting him nine times after first striking him in the back of the head with a shovel, a blow that sent the 15-year-old hurtling into the grave. : Without that its a nice house, like many others in the area. Frankie is left to watch Zack, offering him a chance to leave, but Zack declines, not wanting to cause problems for his brother. [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'M UP HERE TO CLEAN UP YOUR MESS, AND YOU'RE GONNA FUCKING HELP ME, OR THE WHOLE WORLD IS GONNA COME DOWN ON YOUR HEAD! Frankie Ballenbacher is on Facebook. Johnny Truelove Frankie Ballenbacher : Worst comes to worst I tell everybody to go fuck themselves, put 50 bucks in the kid's pocket, and stick him on a bus! Don't argue with me, I'm in no mood. Frankie Ballenbacher : The buildings have erupted in. Mickey is also the films narrator, telling the story of his romantic entanglement with an older woman and her stepdaughter. They develop a brotherly friendship. [Frankie takes Zack's arm and leads him up the hill]. We all love a good redemption story. He was convicted in 2002 of aggravated kidnapping for ransom or extortion with special circumstances, but was acquitted on the murder charge. -LATimes.com, Nicholas Markowitz, the real Zack Mazursky, was kidnapped off the side of the road by Jesse James and his friends shortly before 1 pm on August 6, 2000. "He seemed very scared and confused," Jack Hollywood testified. : Do me a favor Susan, have a period or something. That it's taken care of and we're not running around here like a bunch of fuckin' Chinamen! Susan Hartunian : : Frankie Ballenbacher Not only has he had some big film roles, but he also starred in the famous "Bonnie and Clyde" TV miniseries as Clyde Barrow. Girls were present but no threesome took place. Frankie is a tragic figure - a boy who's in way over his head and ends up frozen in a state of moral paralysis because he fails to see the one clear way out of what he believes to be an inescapable trap. [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]. In Alpha Dog, drug-dealing kingpin Johnny Truelove (aka Emile Hirsch) orders his friend Frankie to take Zack, whom Johnny is holding as a marker for a $1,200 debt Zacks brother has incurred, to Frankies fathers house in Palm Springs to hide out for a few days. : Juergen Ballenbacher Olivia and Jason still have a wedding to plan! Hollywood has since been tried and convicted for the kidnapping and his role in the murder. | Bruce Willis and Sharon Stone chew the scenery, while Justin Timberlake gives a noteworthy performance. 1999, Claremont, California. His fake tattoos for the film gave him a brazen look. Timberlake's character, Frankie Ballenbacher, was based on Jesse Rugge, one of Hollywood's co-defendants, currently serving a life sentence. They got engaged in September 2016. Jesus, first you give me mouth, now you're giving me fucking tears. He was entrepreneur Sean Parker in "The Social Network," Scott Delacorte in "Bad Teacher," Dylan in "Friends with Benefits," Will Salas in "In Time," Richie Furst in "Runner Runner" and Jim in "Inside Llewyn Davis." -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. Fucking dick! RELATED: Stars in trouble with the law in 2016. Justin Timberlake starred as Frankie Ballenbacher, Johnny Truelove's best bud who befriended Zack Mazursky in order to watch him. Elvis Schmidt Well, fuck it, let's get to work! I mean, think about it, that's what I'd be doing. 'Cause I'm hungover like a bitch! She hasn't just been keeping up her good looks though! I promise, all right? ALL RIGHT! Come on, man Frankie Ballenbacher SHUT THE FUCK UP! -LATimes.com, Yes. I don't know! The role was played by Anton Yelchin.[18]. Markowitz was murdered by Ryan Hoyt, a member of Jesse James Hollywood's crew; he was 15 years old when he died. Join Facebook to connect with Frankie Ballenbacher and others you may know. RELATED: Celebs with their cute kids in 2017. Yes. Who's sucking whose cock now, huh, Frankie? The film is set in November 1999. Right now, say "I, Susan, am a whiny fucking bitch and you, Frankie, have it under control!". Tiko is convicted of kidnapping and sentenced to nine years in prison; Keith is convicted of second degree murder and remains at the California Youth Authority until the age of 25; Frankie is convicted of aggravated kidnapping of special circumstances and receives a life sentence; Elvis is convicted of kidnapping and first degree murder, and is currently on Death Row in San Quentin State Prison. Elvis Schmidt Thanks for the correction on acreage, too. -LATimes.com, Yes. Zack Mazursky Jack worked as a paid consultant on the movie set and acknowledged that Bruce's character portrayal in the film was not exactly favorable. Okay, I swear to God, alright? Elvis Schmidt He's also in a few films that are still in production including "Once Upon a Time in Venice," "First Kill" and "Death Wish." Frankies nature is that of a hard-partying addict with an empathic side. : Johnny didn't tell me shit! Frankie suggests to Johnny that they pay Zack to keep quiet about the kidnapping, and Johnny agrees. JOHNNY SENT ME HERE TO TAKE CARE OF SOMETHING AND I'M GUNNA FUCKIN' DO IT, WITH YOU, OR THROUGH YOU! Timberlake becomes Robin Hood with a science fiction twist: He turns himself into a man with nothing to lose with the drive to ensure no one else winds up in his situation. There, he meets Sam (Sammy) Burdette. : Inspired by Jesse Rugge. 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. Jesse had called Hogg for legal advice. Inspired by Jesse Rugge. Four others have already been convicted in connection with the crime. Adams-Young testified that Rugge told Nick, "I'm going to take you home. Her favorite place in the world is anywhere family can be found and she believes the beach is prettiest in the early mornings. Everyone happily says goodbye to Zack, until Elvis arrives, arguing with Frankie over Johnnys plan to kill Zack. Youre absolutely right- Its a great house no doubt, but the lush, mature landscaping really makes it what it is. Fuck that, I'm out! What about me? Frankie Ballenbacher Another important character among Johnny's retinue is Elvis Schmidt, an insecure pup who'll do anything to be inducted into Johnny's debauched inner circle. lol! Frankie "Nutz" Ballenbacher is a member of Johnny Truelove's gang, and Johnny's right-hand man. Frankie Ballenbacher : The actor, record producer and singer-songwriters career spans almost three decades, and during this time, Timberlake has expanded his acting portfolio in a meaningful way. The 66-year-old reprised his iconic character John McClane in 2013's A Good Day to Die Hard . : The Apple TV+ drama only proves Timberlakes talent and range as an actor even as he faces criticism whenever he acts in a film. Frankie Ballenbacher : Investigators believe that Nicholas Markowitz had several chances to escape his captors. They reconciled but then split for good in August 2015. Susan Hartunian Alpha Dog had its world premiere at the 2006 Sundance Film Festival on January 27, 2006, and was released in the United States on January 12, 2007, by Universal Pictures. [after Elvis shows up to the motel with a gun, revealing the plan to murder Zack] FUCK THAT, YOU'RE FUCKIN' IN! He's probably laying low waiting to shoot me in the fucking head! In the summer of 2016, he stepped out publicly with Laura Prepon. The decision's been made. : Big Fan Of the movie !!! : [citation needed], Hollywood's attorney, James Blatt, tried to block the release of the film. Upon being asked about how his son was able to escape authorities for four years without help, Sonny denies any claim. "I feel terrible that anyone would think I could do something like that.". 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. Actor Justin Timberlake (right) portrays Rugge in the movie. I didn't do anything! Places to see in Palm Springs, Twin Palms Frank Sinatras Former Palm Springs Estate | IAMNOTASTALKER, The Hartunian House from Alpha Dog | IAMNOTASTALKER. : Being the alpha means never backing down, never admitting defeat or fear. But I did absolutely fall in love with the mid-century-modern-style abode where the teenaged kidnap victim, who was named Zack Mazursky (aka Anton Yelchin) in the movie, spent the majority of his imprisonment. Four others have already been convicted in connection with the crime. 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. Zack Mazursky In 2006, his parole was denied. Oh, man! Our Privacy / Cookie Policy contains detailed information about the types of cookies & related technology on our site, and some ways to opt out. Zack Mazursky [3] Hoyt, Rugge, Skidmore, and Pressley were all arrested. He confirmed their betrothal one day later. : The house is on a Palm Springs Modernism tour this weekend on 2/25/2017. No, what? During its opening weekend, Alpha Dog grossed $6,412,775 and was #7 at the box office. The 29-year-old was convicted of kidnapping and killing teenager Nicholas Markowitz, 15, in August 2000 over debts owed by his half-brother. The Social Network gave Timberlake the opportunity to play a non-fictional character. Huge fan of the movie!! Frankie Ballenbacher Frankie, there's nobody up there! Look, I come home here yesterday and your shit's all over the house! . In early 2016, she went public with her "The Last Word" co-star Thomas Sadoski. Frankie Ballenbacher Come on. [3] Hollywood went on the run, but was eventually captured in a small town near Rio de Janeiro five years later.[1]. Elvis is caught trying to secure a lift out of town. He's like a spook. Zack Mazursky [1], After Hollywood told Rugge that Nicholas would be returning home, Rugge and several others held a party at the Lemon Tree Inn. He wed Kelly Albanese in December 2010, and they have two sons: Jordan, 10, and Leo, 4.