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
60/100
- Highest rated
The Gambler84/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 17 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Contemporary Realism7.6average 5.2
- Eroticism3.7average 1.8
- Class & Capitalism4.9average 3.3
- Psychological7.0average 5.6
- Wit & Wordplay5.1average 3.7
- Crime4.9average 3.7
- Social Commentary6.0average 4.9
- Pop Culture3.1average 2.2
Rarely in their work
- Wholesome1.9, average 3.3
- Fantasy0.5, average 1.8
- Family Dynamics3.6, average 4.7
- Wonder2.4, 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
- Psychological Thriller 2
- Crime Drama 2
- Psychological Drama 2
- Pop Culture References 2
- Character-Driven 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Harvey KeitelActorThe Pick-up Artist, Bugsy, Exposed, Fingers- OOliver "Power" GrantActorBlack and White, When Will I Be Loved, An Imperfect Murder
Robert Downey Jr.ActorThe Pick-up Artist, Black and White, Two Girls and a Guy- AAaron YanesEditorSeduced and Abandoned, Tyson, An Imperfect Murder
- LLarry McConkeyCinematographerWhen Will I Be Loved, Tyson, An Imperfect Murder
Alec BaldwinActorSeduced and Abandoned, An Imperfect Murder
Danny AielloActorThe Pick-up Artist, Fingers
James CaanActorThe Gambler, Seduced and Abandoned
Sienna MillerActorMississippi Grind, An Imperfect Murder
Tony SiricoActorLove & Money, The Big Bang
Mike TysonActorWhen Will I Be Loved, Tyson
Jacqueline BrookesActorThe Gambler, Love & Money
Movies and TV shows
52000s
5 titles · average score 63
77
Tyson (2008)
Director, Writer
86
The Beat That My Heart Skipped (2005)
Original Story
55
When Will I Be Loved (2004)
as Professor Hassan Al-Ibrahim Ben Rabinowitz
54
Death of a Dynasty (2003)
as Lyor Cohen
46
Harvard Man (2001)
Writer, Director