The Killing of a Chinese Bookie (1976)

The Killing of a Chinese Bookie (1976) is a Thriller, Crime, Drama film directed by John Cassavetes, rated 7.0/10 by 297 viewers.

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.

Where to stream (US): HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, HBO Max.

Directed by John Cassavetes. Starring Ben Gazzara, Timothy Carey, Seymour Cassel, Robert Phillips, Morgan Woodward.