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The Killing of a Chinese Bookie (1976)

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Released February 15, 1976Runtime 2h 15mDirector John Cassavetes

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.

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Cast of The Killing of a Chinese Bookie

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
Azizi Johari

Azizi Johari

Rachel
Haji

Haji

Haji
Alice Friedland

Alice Friedland

Sherry
Virginia Carrington

Virginia Carrington

Mama
David Rowlands

David Rowlands

Lamarr
Vincent Barbi

Vincent Barbi

Vince

About The Killing of a Chinese Bookie

Where can I watch The Killing of a Chinese Bookie?

The Killing of a Chinese Bookie is currently streaming in the United States on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max.

Who stars in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie?

The Killing of a Chinese Bookie stars Ben Gazzara, Timothy Carey, Seymour Cassel, Robert Phillips, Morgan Woodward.

Who directed The Killing of a Chinese Bookie?

The Killing of a Chinese Bookie was directed by John Cassavetes.

How long is The Killing of a Chinese Bookie?

The Killing of a Chinese Bookie has a runtime of 2h 15m.

What is The Killing of a Chinese Bookie about?

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.