The Bookie and The Bruiser
As of October 2, 2026, The Bookie and The Bruiser is a feature film that is in post-production. Five production companies are attached, including UTA Independent Film Group, Anton Corp and C2 Motion Picture Group. Attached are director S. Craig Zahler; producers Dave Caplan and Anthony Katagas; line producer Amy Jarvela; and production manager David Lowe. Cast includes Adrien Brody and Vince Vaughn. It was scheduled to start shooting in Toronto, ON in April 2026. Production List last updated this listing on October 2, 2026.
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Project Summary
Set in 1959 New York, "The Bookie & the Bruiser" follows Rivner, a Jewish WWII veteran, and Boscolo, an oversized Italian-American tough, as they partner up in an illicit gambling operation. Their profitable venture becomes complicated when they clash with an Irish gang and the Mafia.
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Cast & Crew
Directing
| Director | S. Craig Zahler |
Production
| Producer | Dave Caplan |
| Line Producer | Amy Jarvela |
| Producer | Anthony Katagas |
Writing
| Writer | S. Craig Zahler |
Cast
| Cast | Adrien Brody |
| Cast | Vince Vaughn |
Production Management
| Production Manager | David Lowe |
Camera & Lighting
| Cinematographer | Benji Bakshi |
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