The Bookie and The Bruiser
The Bookie and The Bruiser is a feature film that is currently in production with UTA Independent Film Group, Anton Corp and C2 Motion Picture Group and 2 others attached. S. Craig Zahler (director), Amy Jarvela (line producer) and Dave Caplan (producer) are attached. It was scheduled to shoot in Toronto, ON in April 2026. Production List last updated this listing on April 28, 2026.
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 |
Contact details for each person listed are on file and available to members.
Working on The Bookie and The Bruiser
The Bookie and The Bruiser is shooting, so most departments are already staffed; openings now are day calls and replacements, and background casting runs day to day. How productions hire crew · Working as an extra · Reaching the production office
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Source: Production List, published by the Film & Television Industry Alliance. Cite this page as https://www.productionlist.com/production/the-bookie-and-the-bruiser (last updated Apr 28, 2026).