Toback Vs. Mailer: The Incident (2016)
Betting, boxing, and boozing.
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.
Director: Josh Safdie, Benny Safdie
Genre: Documentary, Animation
Runtime: 6 min
Release Date: November 23, 2016
Cast
- James Toback - Self (voice)
- Michael Chaiken - Self (voice)
- Hailey Gates - (voice)
- Larry Sloman - (voice)
- Jacob Perlin - (voice)
- Buddy Duress - The Waiter (voice)
Music: Isaiah Barr
Cinematography: Christopher Messina, Sean Price Williams
Editing: Benny Safdie
Production: Victory Journal
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Josh Safdie, Benny Safdie
More Films in Genre: Documentary, Animation
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- Toback Vs. Mailer: The Incident stars James Toback, Michael Chaiken, Hailey Gates, Larry Sloman, Jacob Perlin, Buddy Duress.
- How long is Toback Vs. Mailer: The Incident?
- Toback Vs. Mailer: The Incident has a runtime of 6m (6 minutes).
- What genre is Toback Vs. Mailer: The Incident?
- Toback Vs. Mailer: The Incident is a Documentary, Animation film.
- Where was Toback Vs. Mailer: The Incident produced?
- Toback Vs. Mailer: The Incident was produced in United States of America.