Movie Details
- Status: Released
- Movie Tagline:
- Genres: Thriller, Crime, Drama
- Release Date: 1976-02-15
- Runtime: 135.0 min
- Budget: Not Available
- Revenue: Not Available
- Production Companies: Faces Distribution
Cast & Crew
Ben Gazzara, Timothy Carey, Seymour Cassel, Robert Phillips, Morgan Woodward, Al Ruban, Azizi Johari, Haji, Alice Friedland, Derna Wylde, Virginia Carrington, Carolyn Warren, John Kullers, Donna Gordon, Meade Roberts, Kathalina Veniero, Yvette Morris, Jack Ackerman, David Rowlands, Trisha Pelham, Eddie Shaw, Sonny Aprile, Gene Darcy, Ben Marino, Arlene Allison, Vincent Barbi, Val Avery, Elizabeth Deering, Soto Joe Hugh, Catherine Wong, John P. Finnegan, Miles Ciletti, Mike Skloot, Frank Buchanan, Jason Kincaid, Frank Thomas, Jack Krupnick, James Lew
Synopsis – What to Expect from “The Killing of a Chinese Bookie”
The Killing of a Chinese Bookie is a 1976 American neo-noir crime drama film directed by John Cassavetes and starring Ben Gazzara.
The film follows Cosmo Vitelli (Gazzara), the owner of a small Los Angeles burlesque theater. After a night of gambling, Cosmo is left with a debt of $23,000. To pay off the debt, he is forced to accept a job from a local mobster, Carmine (Seymour Cassel). He is tasked with the killing of a Chinese bookie, but soon finds himself in over his head.
The film follows Cosmo as he navigates the criminal underworld, struggling to stay afloat and keep his theater running. He is forced to make difficult decisions, all while trying to keep himself alive. Along the way, he meets a variety of colorful characters, including a mysterious woman (Meade Roberts) and a young girl (Azizi Johari) who become important to him.
The film culminates in a thrilling climax as Cosmo must confront his debtors and face his own mortality. The Killing of a Chinese Bookie is a gripping story of one man’s journey into the dark side of the criminal underworld. With its intense and suspenseful atmosphere, it is a must-see for any fan of crime films.
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