The Killing of a Chinese Bookie

About The Killing of a Chinese Bookie

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 Watch

Stream on The Criterion Channel, HBO (Via Hulu), Max. Rent on Amazon, Fandango at Home, AppleTV (cheapest: $3.59). Buy on Amazon, Fandango at Home, AppleTV (cheapest: $14.99).

Cast & Crew

Directed by John Cassavetes

Starring Ben Gazzara, Timothy Carey, Seymour Cassel, Robert Phillips, Morgan Woodward

Produced by Faces International Films