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The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
The Killing of a Chinese Bookie

The Killing of a Chinese Bookie

1976

7.1

Categories:

  • Thriller
  • Crime
  • Drama

Overview:

Cosmo Vittelli, the proprietor of a sleazy, low-rent Hollywood cabaret, has a real affection for the women who strip in his peepshows and the staff who keep up his dingy establishment. He also has a major gambling problem that has gotten him in trouble before. When Cosmo loses big-time at an underground casino run by mobster Mort, he isn't able to pay up. Mort then offers Cosmo the chance to pay back his debt by knocking off a pesky, Mafia-protected bookie.

John Cassavetes

Director, Writer

Al Ruban

Producer, Director of Photography

Cast:

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  • Ben Gazzara

    Ben Gazzara

    Cosmo Vittelli
  • Timothy Carey

    Timothy Carey

    Flo
  • Seymour Cassel

    Seymour Cassel

    Mort Weil
  • Robert Phillips

    Robert Phillips

    Phil
  • Morgan Woodward

    Morgan Woodward

    The Boss
  • Al Ruban

    Al Ruban

    Marty Reitz