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

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Release DateFebruary 15, 1976
Runtime2h 15m
StatusReleased
ProductionFaces International Films
LanguagesEnglish
7.1
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The Killing of a Chinese Bookie

Synopsis

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.

Cast & Crew

Director

John Cassavetes
John Cassavetes

Featured Cast

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

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