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The Killing of a Chinese Bookie

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The Killing of a Chinese Bookie

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The Killing of a Chinese Bookie is a 1976 American neo-noir crime film written and directed by John Cassavetes and starring Ben Gazzara. A rough and gritty film, this is the second of their three collaborations, following Husbands and preceding Opening Night. Timothy Carey, Seymour Cassel, Morgan Woodward, Meade Roberts, and Azizi Johari appear in supporting roles.

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1976 · 2h 15m · Thriller · Crime · Drama

TMDB 7.0/10 (299 votes)

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.

Directed by John Cassavetes

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Cast & crew

John CassavetesDirector

Ben Gazzaraas Cosmo Vittelli

Timothy Careyas Flo

Seymour Casselas Mort Weil

Robert Phillipsas Phil

Morgan Woodwardas The Boss

Al Rubanas Marty Reitz

Azizi Joharias Rachel

Hajias Haji

Alice Friedlandas Sherry DDerna Wyldeas Derna

Virginia Carringtonas Mama CCarolyn Warrenas Carol JJohn Kullersas The Accountant DDonna Gordonas Margo Donnar