Toback Vs. Mailer: The Incident
“Betting, boxing, and boozing.”
Synopsis
Directed by Josh and Benny Safdie, this punchy short features James Toback recounting a bizarre, years-long rivalry sparked by a drunken argument with Norman Mailer over bourbon versus Scotch—an ego duel that escalates from boozy barbs to a tense Jets–Browns stare-down and a few jabs to the gut. A brisk, first-person tale of bravado, celebrity circles, and the fine line between literary legend and street-corner scuffle.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 23, 2016
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Josh Safdie, Benny Safdie
- Original Score
- Isaiah Barr
- Original Title
- Toback Vs. Mailer: The Incident
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 6m
- Production Studios
- Victory Journal
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Josh Safdie, Benny Safdie
Isaiah Barr
Christopher Messina, Sean Price Williams
Benny Safdie
Christopher Isenberg, Adam Shopkorn
Department Leadership Roster
Josh Safdie
Director
Benny Safdie
Director
Christopher Isenberg
Producer
Adam Shopkorn
Producer
Benny Safdie
Editor
Christopher Messina
Director of Photography
Sean Price Williams
Director of Photography
Isaiah Barr
Original Music Composer
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What is Toback Vs. Mailer: The Incident about?
Directed by Josh and Benny Safdie, this punchy short features James Toback recounting a bizarre, years-long rivalry sparked by a drunken argument with Norman Mailer over bourbon versus Scotch—an ego duel that escalates from boozy barbs to a tense Jets–Browns stare-down and a few jabs to the gut. A brisk, first-person tale of bravado, celebrity circles, and the fine line between literary legend and street-corner scuffle.
Who directed Toback Vs. Mailer: The Incident?
Toback Vs. Mailer: The Incident was directed by Josh Safdie, Benny Safdie.
Who stars in Toback Vs. Mailer: The Incident?
The principal cast of Toback Vs. Mailer: The Incident includes James Toback, Michael Chaiken, Hailey Benton Gates, Larry Sloman, Jacob Perlin.
When was Toback Vs. Mailer: The Incident released and how long is it?
Toback Vs. Mailer: The Incident was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 6m.
Who composed the musical score for Toback Vs. Mailer: The Incident?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Toback Vs. Mailer: The Incident was composed by Isaiah Barr.