The Killing of a Chinese Bookie(1976)
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.
The Killing of a Chinese Bookie (1976) is a thriller, crime and drama film directed by John Cassavetes, released on February 15, 1976 with a runtime of 2h 15m. It stars Ben Gazzara, Timothy Carey, Seymour Cassel and Robert Phillips. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 302 ratings.
- Director:
- John Cassavetes
- Writers:
- John Cassavetes
- Producers:
- Al Ruban
- Cinematographer:
- Al Ruban
- Composer:
- Bo Harwood
- Production:
- Faces International Films, Al Ruban Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Killing of a Chinese Bookie (1976) Trailer
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The Killing of a Chinese Bookie Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ben Gazzara
as Cosmo Vittelli
Timothy Carey
as Flo
Seymour Cassel
as Mort Weil
Robert Phillips
as Phil
Morgan Woodward
as The Boss
Al Ruban
as Marty Reitz
Azizi Johari
as Rachel
Haji
as Haji
Alice Friedland
as Sherry
- Derna Wylde
Derna Wylde
as Derna
Virginia Carrington
as Mama
- Carolyn Warren
Carolyn Warren
as Carol
Key crew
Directed by John Cassavetes, written by John Cassavetes, produced by Al Ruban.
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The Killing of a Chinese Bookie Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 302 ratings.
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The Killing of a Chinese Bookie – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Killing of a Chinese Bookie online?
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The Killing of a Chinese Bookie (1976) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie?
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The main cast of The Killing of a Chinese Bookie (1976) includes Ben Gazzara, Timothy Carey, Seymour Cassel, Robert Phillips and Morgan Woodward. The film was directed by John Cassavetes. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Killing of a Chinese Bookie released?
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The Killing of a Chinese Bookie was released on February 15, 1976 and runs for 2h 15m.
Is The Killing of a Chinese Bookie worth watching?
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The Killing of a Chinese Bookie (1976) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 302 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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