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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.
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Year
1976
Runtime
2h 15m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.1/10
Votes
291
Genre
Thriller, Crime, Drama
Director
Language
EN
Cast
gambling debt
striptease
strip club
coercion
mobster
gunshot wound
debt collector
los angeles, california
strip tease
mob hit
neo-noir
strip show
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Questions about The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
How long is The Killing of a Chinese Bookie?
The Killing of a Chinese Bookie has a runtime of 2h 15m (2 hours and 15 minutes).
Who directed The Killing of a Chinese Bookie?
The Killing of a Chinese Bookie was directed by John Cassavetes and released in 1976.
What genre is The Killing of a Chinese Bookie?
The Killing of a Chinese Bookie is a Thriller, Crime, Drama film (1976).
Who stars in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie?
The cast of The Killing of a Chinese Bookie includes Ben Gazzara, Timothy Carey, Seymour Cassel, Robert Phillips, Morgan Woodward.
What is the TMDB rating for The Killing of a Chinese Bookie?
The Killing of a Chinese Bookie has a TMDB rating of 7.1/10 based on 291 votes.
