Writing
James Toback
- Titles
- 30movies1TV show
- Career
Active from 1974 to 2017, busiest in 1999 with 2 main titles.
- Directed
- 13titles as director
- Average score
56/100
- Highest rated
POV75/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 16 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Contemporary Realism7.7average 5.2
- Class & Capitalism5.0average 3.3
- Eroticism3.4average 1.8
- Wit & Wordplay5.1average 3.7
- Psychological7.0average 5.6
- Crime5.0average 3.7
- Social Commentary6.0average 4.9
- Dark Humor3.6average 2.9
Rarely in their work
- Wholesome1.9, average 3.3
- Fantasy0.4, average 1.8
- Physical Comedy1.2, average 2.5
- Wonder2.2, average 3.4
Main genres
Select a genre to see those titles.
Recurring tags
- Character Study 5
- Social Commentary 4
- Non-Linear Narrative 2
- Gambling Addiction 2
- Crime Drama 2
- Psychological Thriller 2
- Psychological Drama 2
- Witty Dialogue 2
- Character-Driven 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Harvey KeitelActorThe Pick-up Artist, Bugsy, Exposed, Fingers
Robert Downey Jr.ActorThe Pick-up Artist, Black and White, Two Girls and a Guy- OOliver "Power" GrantActorBlack and White, When Will I Be Loved, An Imperfect Murder
- AAaron YanesEditorSeduced and Abandoned, Tyson, An Imperfect Murder
- LLarry McConkeyCinematographerWhen Will I Be Loved, Tyson, An Imperfect Murder
Jacqueline BrookesActorThe Gambler, Love and Money
Mike TysonActorWhen Will I Be Loved, Tyson
Alec BaldwinActorSeduced and Abandoned, An Imperfect Murder
Sienna MillerActorMississippi Grind, An Imperfect Murder
Danny AielloActorThe Pick-up Artist, Fingers
Tony SiricoActorLove and Money, The Big Bang
James CaanActorThe Gambler, Seduced and Abandoned
Movies and TV shows
212010s
5 titles · average score 57
31
An Imperfect Murder (2017)
as Franklin (uncredited)
62
Mississippi Grind (2015)
as Tony Roundtree
60
The Gambler (2014)
Executive Producer, Story
61
River of Fundament (2014)
as Wake Guest
74
Seduced and Abandoned (2013)
Director, Producer
2000s
5 titles · average score 58
71
Tyson (2008)
Producer, Director
86
The Beat That My Heart Skipped (2005)
Original Story
41
When Will I Be Loved (2004)
as Professor Hassan Al-Ibrahim Ben Rabinowitz
45
Death of a Dynasty (2003)
as Lyor Cohen
46
Harvard Man (2001)
Director, Writer
1990s
6 titles · average score 57
48
Black and White (1999)
as Arnie Tishman
41
Giving It Up (1999)
as Dr. Hubbins
54
Two Girls and a Guy (1998)
Writer, Director
65
Bugsy (1991)
Screenplay, Writer
52
The Big Bang (1990)
as Interviewer / Narrataor
80
Alice (1990)
as Professor
1980s
3 titles · average score 49
55
The Pick-up Artist (1987)
Writer, Director
47
Exposed (1983)
as Leo Boscovitch
46
Love and Money (1981)
Director, Screenplay
1970s
2 titles · average score 67
65
Fingers (1978)
Writer, Director
69
The Gambler (1974)
Writer