Toback Vs. Mailer: The Incident
“Betting, boxing, and boozing.”
Director
Benny Safdie
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.
Release
Nov 23, 2016
Budget
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Country
United States of America
Revenue
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Cast
Reviews
★★★★★
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