The Killing of a Chinese Bookie (1976) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
The Killing of a Chinese Bookie (1976) — Cosmo Vittelli, the proprietor of a sleazy, low-rent Hollywood cabaret, has a real… Streaming on...
The Killing of a Chinese Bookie (1976) Storyline
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.
Full Cast & Crew
- 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 as Derna
- Virginia Carrington as Mama
- Carolyn Warren as Carol
- John Kullers as The Accountant
- Donna Gordon as Margo Donnar
- Meade Roberts as Mr. Sophistication
Why Watch The Killing of a Chinese Bookie?
The Vibe: The Killing of a Chinese Bookie is a gripping, tense, and full of twists thriller and crime and drama movie from 1976. Directed by John Cassavetes, and starring Ben Gazzara, Timothy Carey, Seymour Cassel 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.
Fan Reception: Boasting a solid score of 7.1/10, The Killing of a Chinese Bookie delivers a polished experience that stands out in the crowded Thriller landscape.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for those who love edge-of-your-seat suspense. If you enjoy movies that blends thriller with crime elements, The Killing of a Chinese Bookie deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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