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
55/100
- Highest rated
Tyson77/100
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
- Crime Drama 2
- Psychological Thriller 2
- Pop Culture References 2
- Psychological Drama 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 YanesEditorTyson, Seduced and Abandoned, An Imperfect Murder
- LLarry McConkeyCinematographerWhen Will I Be Loved, Tyson, An Imperfect Murder
Mike TysonActorWhen Will I Be Loved, Tyson
Alec BaldwinActorSeduced and Abandoned, An Imperfect Murder
Jacqueline BrookesActorThe Gambler, Love & Money
Tony SiricoActorLove & Money, The Big Bang
Danny AielloActorThe Pick-up Artist, Fingers
James CaanActorThe Gambler, Seduced and Abandoned
Sienna MillerActorMississippi Grind, An Imperfect Murder
Movies and TV shows
212010s
5 titles · average score 56
32
An Imperfect Murder (2017)
as Franklin (uncredited)
72
Mississippi Grind (2015)
as Tony Roundtree
50
The Gambler (2014)
Original Film Writer, Executive Producer
53
River of Fundament (2014)
as Wake Guest
73
Seduced and Abandoned (2013)
Writer, Director
2000s
5 titles · average score 56
77
Tyson (2008)
Director, Writer
77
The Beat That My Heart Skipped (2005)
Original Story
40
When Will I Be Loved (2004)
as Professor Hassan Al-Ibrahim Ben Rabinowitz
39
Death of a Dynasty (2003)
as Lyor Cohen
46
Harvard Man (2001)
Writer, Director
1990s
6 titles · average score 51
45
Black and White (1999)
as Arnie Tishman
33
Giving It Up (1999)
as Dr. Hubbins
56
Two Girls and a Guy (1998)
Director, Writer
75
Bugsy (1991)
Writer
31
The Big Bang (1990)
as Interviewer / Narrataor
65
Alice (1990)
as Professor
1980s
3 titles · average score 49
52
The Pick-up Artist (1987)
Director, Writer
50
Exposed (1983)
as Leo Boscovitch
46
Love & Money (1981)
Director, Screenplay
1970s
2 titles · average score 67
60
Fingers (1978)
Director, Writer
73
The Gambler (1974)
Writer